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About Sunny Haven Recreation Park
Sunny Haven Recreation Park is a private, member-run cooperative nudist park on Anderson Road in Granger, a few miles northeast of South Bend in northern Indiana. Founded in 1947, it is one of the older family nudist clubs in the Midwest and is listed by the American Association for Nude Recreation. Members own and run the park, and it is aimed at families and couples rather than a party crowd. The grounds reportedly include a heated pool, a hot tub and a sauna, a seasonal restaurant serving weekend brunch in summer, and space for volleyball and horseshoes. Camping covers RV and tent pitches as well as members' chalets. The South Bend tourism board lists it among local attractions and notes its reputation for being clean and friendly. As a co-op club, it lets prospective members visit before joining, and members of other recognised nudist clubs can usually come as guests. Nudity is the norm on the grounds. The season follows the northern Indiana summer, with activity concentrated between late spring and early autumn.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful within this private club in Indiana; clothing is required on public roads.
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
The park is at 11425 Anderson Road, Granger, IN 46530, close to the Michigan state line and about 15 minutes from central South Bend by car; there is no practical public transport. Visits must be arranged in advance by phone or email (info@sunnyhaven.com); listings show two phone numbers, (574) 333-1756 on AANR and (574) 277-5356 on the tourism site. Prospective members can tour and visit before applying, and AANR members or members of other recognised clubs are welcome as guests. Fees were not available online in 2026, as the club's website was down.
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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41.7447, -86.0894
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a member to visit?
No, but you must contact the club first. Prospective members can visit before joining, and members of AANR or other recognised clubs are welcome as guests.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. Sunny Haven is a family-oriented, member-owned co-op club.
When is it open?
Activity runs mainly through the summer season. Contact the club for current dates, as its website was offline when checked in 2026.
What facilities are there?
Listings describe a heated pool, hot tub, sauna, a summer weekend restaurant, sports areas and RV, tent and chalet camping.
Sources
- Sunny Haven Recreation Park - AANR Official
- Sunny Haven Recreation Park Nudist Resort - Visit South Bend Mishawaka Official
- Sunny Haven Recreation Park - ParkAdvisor
Researched 25 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 25 October 2026.
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