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Family friendly
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Season
May to early autumn (weekends and holidays for visitors)
About Rock Lodge Club
Rock Lodge Club is a member-owned nudist club in the Stockholm section of Hardyston Township, Sussex County, in the New Jersey Highlands about 40 miles from Manhattan. Founded in 1932 and run as a cooperative since 1938-39, it is regarded as one of the first permanent nudist communities in the United States, and its landmark Stone House dates from 1907. The grounds cover roughly 145 wooded acres around a spring-fed lake with a small sandy beach, used for swimming, kayaking, sailing and fishing. Other facilities include a hot tub and sauna, tennis and pickleball courts, volleyball, badminton and bocce, a recreation room, and marked hiking trails through the surrounding forest. Members can rent rooms and cabins by the day, week or season, and some cabins are owned by members. The club presents itself as family-friendly and inclusive of all ages, orientations and gender identities, and stresses that social nudity is non-sexual: it has zero tolerance for sexual activity in public areas and for unwanted comments about people's bodies. Weekend events and themed days run through the summer.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the club's private grounds in New Jersey. The club enforces a strict non-sexual code of conduct.
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 club is at 119 Rock Lodge Road, Stockholm, NJ 07460, off NJ Route 23; drive, as there is no practical public transport. Visitors come on weekends and holidays in season after submitting the online Visitor Request Form by 6 pm the day before, bringing photo ID and a signed waiver; all adult visitors are checked against the sex-offender registry. 2026 daily visitor fees were $35 (30 and over), $25 (under 30), $17.50 for a first visit, and free under 18. After four visits a season you must apply to join (full membership $630 a year, associate $215 plus daily fees, 2026).
What visitors say
Press and local coverage describe Rock Lodge as a quiet, historic, community-minded club where long-time members welcome newcomers. Visitors highlight the lake beach, the wooded setting and the club's long history. It feels more like a traditional member-run nudist club than a resort, with simple facilities and a strong emphasis on etiquette.
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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41.0732, -74.5322
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Rock Lodge Club without being a member?
Yes, on weekends and holidays in season. Submit the Visitor Request Form by 6 pm the day before and wait for confirmation; you can visit up to four times a season before applying for membership.
How much does a day visit cost?
In 2026 the daily visitor fee was $35 for those 30 and over, $25 under 30, $17.50 for a first visit, and free for under-18s.
Is Rock Lodge family friendly?
Yes. It describes itself as one of the oldest family-friendly nudist clubs in the US, and under-18s visit free with an adult.
Is it open in winter?
No. The recreational season runs from late spring to early autumn, and the club closes for the off-season.
Is there a pool?
The main swimming spot is a spring-fed lake with a small beach; there is also a hot tub and sauna.
Sources
- Rock Lodge Club (official site)
- How to Visit - Rock Lodge Club
- Fees - Rock Lodge Club
- Rock Lodge Club - Wikipedia
- Clothing-optional NJ nudist clubs (New Jersey Monthly)
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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