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Late May to September
About Spruce Hollow Campground
Spruce Hollow is a private, adults-only clothing-optional campground on about 30 wooded acres at 8700 West 6 1/2 Road near Mesick, Wexford County, in northwest lower Michigan, south of Traverse City. Pat and Jan Bell opened it around 2003 as a nudist campground affiliated with AANR, and a 2011 article called it the only nudist venue in northern Michigan. It is now under new ownership and has changed character. It describes itself as a ladies' camp that welcomes both lifestyle and naturist guests: women can come alone, but men are admitted only with a female companion, and single men are not accepted. Nudity is allowed throughout the camp, but sexual activity must stay out of public view. The site offers rustic tent pitches, which are first come, first served, and a limited number of sites with power. Weekend gatherings are held around the pool on Friday to Sunday in summer. Dogs are welcome. The 2026 season opened on 22 May.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is allowed only within the private campground; Michigan law prohibits most public nudity outside private property.
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 campground is at 8700 W 6 1/2 Road, Mesick, MI 49668, south of Traverse City; a car is needed. Pre-registration is required: call or text the campground before arriving, ideally an hour ahead. Prices posted for 2026 (per couple): Sunday to Thursday day pass $30, or $40 with a rustic site and $60 with power; Friday and Saturday day pass $40, or $60 rustic and $100 with power. Women's day passes are free. Check-in is from noon and check-out is at 11 am; reserve power sites early.
What visitors say
Google reviewers rate Spruce Hollow highly; reviews collected in a 2020s roundup praise it as very well kept and say first-time visitors are made to feel welcome. Most of these reviews predate the change of ownership, so the current atmosphere may differ.
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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44.4776, -85.7504
Frequently asked questions
Can single men visit Spruce Hollow?
No. Under the current owners men are admitted only with a female companion. Single women are welcome and get free day passes.
Is it a family nudist camp?
No. It is adults-only and now welcomes lifestyle as well as naturist guests.
Is nudity required?
No. Nudity is allowed throughout the camp but is optional.
What does it cost?
In 2026 a weekday day pass was $30 per couple and a weekend day pass $40, with extra charges for rustic or powered sites.
Sources
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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