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Season
Year-round (lake season May to October)
About Lake Bronson Club
Lake Bronson Club is a member-run, family-oriented nudist club about five miles north of Sultan in Snohomish County, in the Cascade foothills roughly 40 miles northeast of Seattle. It dates from the late 1930s and bills itself as the largest year-round clothing-free park in the Northwest; press reports describe about 320 acres of forest. Summer life centres on a seven-acre spring-fed lake with four floating docks and a beach, where guests swim, sunbathe and take out the club's kayaks, canoes, paddleboats and paddleboards. Private trails wind through the woods, one of them to an 85-foot waterfall on the Sultan River. Other facilities include a hot tub and sauna, a lounge for indoor events, modern restrooms, showers and laundry, a children's playground, pickleball and tennis courts, volleyball, disc golf, horseshoes and a giant foosball table. Visitors can stay in the RV park, camp, or rent one of the cabins or rooms. Nudity is the norm across the grounds and is required in the water, on the docks and in the sauna; a cover-up is needed in food preparation areas. The club runs potlucks, dances and themed events through the year and has held mass skinny-dipping record attempts.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on this private land in Washington. The club requires nudity in the water, on the docks and in the sauna.
Public nudity is largely prohibited in the US under indecent exposure laws which vary significantly by state. Vermont has no state-level law against public nudity, making it unique. Florida designates specific beaches as clothing-optional (Haulover Beach, Blind Creek State Park). Federal jurisprudence under the First Amendment has occasionally recognised nude expression in protests, though states regulate for public decency standards. Most states prohibit exposure of "sexual organs" in public under statutes similar to Florida Statute § 800.03.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
The park is reached by car via US-2 to Sultan, then north on Sultan Basin Road to Cottontail Road; there is no public transport. You do not need to be a member to visit, but contact the office first (360-547-3190, office@lakebronson.com). Every visitor must show government photo ID at the gate. Cabins and rooms were listed at $50 to $70 a night plus tax; ask about current grounds fees. Members pay no grounds fees; membership is open to single adults, couples and their children and involves at least three interviews. No pets except service animals.
What visitors say
Press features and visitor accounts describe a sociable, long-established club with a strong community of regulars, many of whom live there year-round and wear clothes in the cold months. The lake, docks and waterfall hike are the highlights in summer, and families with children are a visible part of the membership. Visitors mention a welcoming but rule-conscious atmosphere, with ID checks and a clear expectation of respectful behaviour. The grounds are wooded and fairly rustic, and the rainy season limits outdoor time.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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47.9269, -121.7932
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a member to visit Lake Bronson?
No. Non-members can visit; contact the office beforehand and bring government-issued photo ID.
Is nudity required?
Nudity is the norm and is mandatory in the lake, on the docks and in the sauna; a cover-up is required where food is prepared.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. It is a family nudist park with a playground, and children 12 and under must be supervised when swimming or boating.
Can I stay overnight?
Yes. There is an RV park, camping and rental cabins and rooms, listed at about $50 to $70 a night plus tax.
Is it open in winter?
Yes. The club runs year-round, though the lake season is roughly May to October.
Sources
- Lake Bronson Club official website
- Naturist Network, Spring 2026 - The Naturist Society Foundation (PDF) Official
- Lake Bronson Club Family Nudist Park - CamplinQ
- Camp lays bare the rewards of nudism - Seattle Times (2003, search result)
- Local nudist park attempts to set skinny dip record - HeraldNet (search result)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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