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United States
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Season
May to September
About Sunny Rest
Sunny Rest is a commercial clothes-free resort on about 190 acres of rolling, partly wooded land on the side of Blue Mountain near Palmerton, Carbon County, at the southern edge of the Poconos. Founded in 1945, it is one of the oldest nudist resorts in the eastern United States and sits about two hours from New York and within easy reach of Philadelphia. It draws a broad crowd, from families with young children to retirees, and it promotes daily entertainment and a full events calendar through the summer. Facilities include a pool, whirlpool, sauna, sports areas, a restaurant and on-site massage. Guests can stay in motel-style rooms (rates include breakfast and grounds fees), cabins, RV sites or first-come tent pitches, and there are seasonal and year-round sites for regulars. Nudity is encouraged everywhere when the weather allows and is required in the pool and hot tub, where bottoms are not allowed. The resort opens from late spring to early autumn and closes over winter.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the resort's private grounds in Pennsylvania. Photo ID and background checks are required at entry.
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 resort is at 425 Sunny Rest Road, Palmerton, PA 18071, reached by car from US 209 or the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike; there is no useful public transport. Day visitors need no reservation and can arrive from 8 am, but everyone in the car needs valid photo ID and the resort runs background checks. 2026 day rates for a single, couple or family were $67 weekdays and $77 weekends, with cheaper after-5 pm and 18-35 rates and 20% off for AANR members. Rooms need a deposit and a two-night weekend minimum. Phone 610-377-2911.
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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40.8015, -75.6102
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Sunny Rest for the day?
Yes. No reservation is needed for day visits; the office opens at 8 am. In 2026 a non-member day pass for a single, couple or family cost $67 on weekdays and $77 on weekends.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. Guests range from babies to people in their nineties, and family rates cover two adults with children under 18.
Is nudity required?
Nudity is encouraged throughout the resort and required in the pool and hot tub.
Is it open in winter?
No. It opens from about May to September; the 2027 season starts on 7 May.
What do I need to bring?
Valid photo ID for everyone in the vehicle and a towel to sit on.
Sources
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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