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About Pen-Mar Club
Pen-Mar Club is a member-owned family nudist club in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in Fulton County, south-central Pennsylvania, just north of the Maryland line near Hancock. It has been running for more than 76 years and is affiliated with AANR. The grounds cover about 60 acres, mostly wooded, in a secluded valley behind a gate. Facilities include a swimming pool, open lawns for sunbathing, walking trails, a catch-and-release fishing pond and volleyball, which the club plays in its own style. Social nudity is the norm on the grounds, though members dress when weather or activities make it practical. The club welcomes families and encourages couples to bring their children, and its focus is on simple outdoor recreation in a quiet woodland setting rather than on resort facilities.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is confined to the private, gated club grounds, where it is lawful in Pennsylvania.
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
The grounds are in south-central Pennsylvania close to the Maryland line, near Warfordsburg; the club's mailing address is in Hancock, Maryland. A car is needed. The club describes itself as a gated resort, so phone or email before your first visit to arrange entry and get directions. Visitor and membership rates are on a separate rates page and were not checked; ask when you contact the club.
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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39.7518, -78.1875
Frequently asked questions
Can I just turn up at Pen-Mar?
No. It is a gated private club, so contact it first to arrange a visit.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. It calls itself a family nudist club and encourages couples to bring children.
Is nudity required?
Social nudity is the norm, but members wear clothes when it is practical, for example in cool weather.
What is there to do?
Swimming in the pool, sunbathing, woodland walks, fishing in the pond and volleyball.
Sources
Researched 25 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 25 October 2026.
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