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About Richmond Sauna Bed and Breakfast
Richmond Sauna is a privately run, clothing-optional sauna and guesthouse on Dingley Road in rural Richmond, central Maine, near the Kennebec River between Augusta and Brunswick. It has taken guests since 1976 and describes its clientele as a diverse community from many lifestyles; gay travel guides also list it. The main draw is its wood-fired, Finnish-style saunas. You can use the community sauna or book a semi-private sauna room. A large outdoor hot tub for about ten people and a heated outdoor swimming pool, with a lawn for sunbathing in summer, complete the facilities. Clothing is optional throughout. For overnight stays, six guest rooms are let in a restored 19th-century farmhouse on a room-only basis, with a shared kitchen; room guests get the community sauna, hot tub and pool included. House rules are strict about privacy: no photography, and no phones, cameras or tablets near the pool, sauna or hot tub. Alcohol and pets are not allowed.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity takes place within a private, secluded property, where it is lawful in Maine.
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
Richmond Sauna is at 81 Dingley Road, Richmond, ME 04357, a few minutes off I-295 between Gardiner and Brunswick; a car is needed. Evening sauna, hot tub and pool sessions run Wednesday to Sunday, 6 to 10 pm, all year. From 1 May to 1 November the pool and lawn also open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Prices seen in October 2026: community sauna $40 per person, semi-private sauna $50 per person (reservation recommended). Room check-in is by appointment or after 6 pm.
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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44.0879, -69.8011
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit just for a sauna?
Yes. Evening sessions run Wednesday to Sunday, 6 to 10 pm, at $40 for the community sauna or $50 for a semi-private sauna (prices seen in 2026).
Is nudity required?
No. The sauna, hot tub, pool and grounds are clothing-optional.
Is it open in winter?
Yes. The evening sauna and hot tub run all year; daytime pool and lawn use is from May to October.
Can I take photos?
No. Photography is banned, and phones and other devices are not allowed near the pool, saunas or hot tub.
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Researched 25 October 2026 .
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