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Late April to late September
About Northaven Resort
Northaven Resort is a privately run, clothing-optional RV resort in the Irish Hills of southern Michigan, near the village of Brooklyn in Jackson County. It markets itself to adult couples: everyone on site must be 21 or older, and the resort describes itself as a couples resort rather than a family nudist park. The grounds cover close to 50 acres of rolling land with ponds and paved paths. Stays are on rental lots, in tent sites or in rental units, and some lots and properties are offered for sale to longer-term residents. Facilities include a swimming pool, a fitness room, shower and restroom buildings, a general store, pickleball and volleyball courts, a gazebo, fire pits and golf-cart hire. The social centre is the Hotel California Lounge, a 3,400 sq ft hall with a bar, dance floor and games. Clothing is optional across the resort. The season runs roughly from late April to late September, and the calendar is built around themed weekends, bonfires and dances, so the atmosphere is lively and social rather than quiet. The resort also sells day passes and memberships, but prices are not published on the home page.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity takes place on private resort property, where it is lawful in Michigan; public nudity outside the grounds is not permitted.
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.
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Getting there and visiting
Northaven is at 11400 Waterman Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230, in the Irish Hills roughly an hour's drive west of Detroit and south of Jackson; a car is needed. Guests must be 21 or older and the resort is aimed at couples. Couples who have not visited before are asked to phone and book a tour first. Reservations for the 2027 season open to the public on 4 January 2027. Day passes, memberships, resort fees and golf-cart hire are available, but rates were not shown on the website when checked in October 2026, so ask when booking.
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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42.1059, -84.2483
Frequently asked questions
Can families with children visit Northaven?
No. Northaven is an adults-only resort with a minimum age of 21, and it presents itself as a couples resort.
Is nudity required?
No. The resort is clothing-optional, so guests can be nude or dressed.
Can I visit for a day?
The resort sells day passes. First-time couples are asked to phone ahead and arrange a tour.
When is it open?
The event season runs from late April to late September. Reservations for 2027 open on 4 January 2027.
Sources
- Northaven Resort - official website
- Michigan nudist resorts (WGRD)
- MARVAC 2024 campground directory, page 51
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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