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Season
Mid-May to late September
About Sun Ridge Resort
Sun Ridge Resort is a privately run nudist resort and campground on 42 acres of pine woods along a ridge in Sterling, in the rural northeast corner of Connecticut near the Rhode Island line. It calls itself New England's premier nudist resort, and the state tourism site lists it as a scenic nudist resort with about 95 wooded, level sites. It displays AANR affiliation. Accommodation consists of tent sites, RV sites and a handful of rental cabins. Facilities include a pool and hot tub, a pavilion with billiards and a large TV, tennis and volleyball courts, woodland trails and a community campfire. The social calendar includes themed dance parties, karaoke nights and potluck dinners. A campground listing says nudity is required around the pool and hot tub. Overnight stays are restricted to couples, the resort stresses a safe and comfortable atmosphere for women, and it has a zero-tolerance policy on inappropriate behaviour. The season runs from mid-May to late September; the 2026 season has ended and the resort reopens in 2027.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is confined to the private resort grounds, where it is lawful in Connecticut.
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
Sun Ridge is at 131 Calvin French Road, Sterling, CT 06377, a short drive from I-395 and Route 14; a car is needed. Reservations are required for overnight stays, which are for couples only, and directory listings say all deposits are non-refundable. Day passes are available; see the resort's day pass and rates pages for current terms and prices, which were not shown on the home page in October 2026.
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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41.7451, -71.7974
Frequently asked questions
Can single men stay overnight at Sun Ridge?
No. Overnight stays are restricted to couples.
Can I visit for a day?
Yes. The resort sells day passes; check its website for current terms.
Is nudity required?
It is a nudist resort, and a campground listing says nudity is required around the pool and hot tub. Ask the resort about other areas.
When is it open?
From about mid-May to the last Sunday of September.
Sources
- Sun Ridge Resort - CTvisit Official
- Sun Ridge Resort - official website
- Sun Ridge Resort - AARP local listing
- Sun Ridge Resort - The Dyrt
Researched 25 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 25 October 2026.
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