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About Star Ranch
Star Ranch is a family-oriented nudist club in McDade, in the post-oak country about 35 miles east of Austin. Run by the Sahnoans, a member club operating since 1957, it describes itself as the oldest nudist club in Texas and is affiliated with both the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR, Southwest region) and The Naturist Society. The property covers about 112 acres, just over half developed, with the rest left as pasture and woodland crossed by walking trails. Facilities include a recently renovated outdoor pool with jets, a fountain and water-volleyball poles, a spa, a tennis court with a pickleball overlay, sand volleyball, pétanque, horseshoe and washer courts, and Tara Hall, an indoor recreation building with pool, darts, ping-pong, shuffleboard and games. Three shaded pavilions host gatherings, and a café serves breakfast at weekends. Visitors can stay in rental cabins scattered around the grounds, on RV sites with 30/50-amp power and water/sewer hook-ups, or in a tent area next to the pool. It is clothing-optional, with a firm non-sexual code: lewd behaviour leads to expulsion. Star Ranch hosted the national AANR convention in 2021 and is open year-round.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the club's private grounds in Texas. The club enforces a strict non-sexual conduct code.
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
Star Ranch is at 166 Eely Road, McDade, TX 78650, just off US Highway 290 east of Elgin; you need a car. Day visits and overnight stays are possible, but every first-time visitor must pass a background check before admission (register by phone in advance, 512-273-2257), and everyone, including friends and family, must sign in at the office. Read the guest guidelines before you go. Check the club's website for current day and camping fees, which were not published on the pages we opened.
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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43.7367, -122.8658
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Star Ranch for the day?
Yes, but first-time visitors must complete a background check before admission; call the office ahead to register.
Is Star Ranch family friendly?
Yes. It is a family-oriented club and asks guests to behave as if young children are always nearby.
Is nudity required?
The club describes itself as clothing-optional, centred on non-sexual social nudity.
Is it open in winter?
Yes, it is open year-round.
Can I stay overnight?
Yes. There are rental cabins, RV sites with full hook-ups and a tent area by the pool.
Sources
- Star Ranch Nudist Resort Texas (AANR) Official
- Star Ranch (official site)
- First Time Guests - Star Ranch
- AANR Convention Program 2021
Researched 25 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 25 October 2026.
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