Country
United States
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Family friendly
Yes
Season
May to September
About Turtle Lake Resort
Turtle Lake Resort is a clothing-optional campground resort on Nine Mile Road outside Union City, in rural Branch County in southern Michigan near the Indiana line. It is listed by the American Association for Nude Recreation and serves mainly RV owners, seasonal campers and weekend visitors. The resort is built around a private lagoon with a small beach, and campground listings describe both an indoor and an outdoor pool, a hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts and a mini-golf course. Clothing is optional across the grounds. Like most northern clubs, it is busiest from late spring to early autumn, when the outdoor pool and beach are in use, though the indoor pool extends the season. Recent nightly camping rates on listing sites have been around $60 to $85.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on the resort's private grounds in Michigan.
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
Turtle Lake is at 2101 Nine Mile Road, Union City, MI 49094, between Coldwater and Union City, reached by car from I-69; there is no public transport. Call (517) 741-7004 or email tlr@turtle-lake.net before a first visit to confirm visitor rules and the season. Campers on listing sites reported nightly rates of $60 (2021) to $85 (2022); day fees were not published online. AANR membership may bring discounts.
What visitors say
Campground reviews describe a large, friendly clothing-optional RV park with good pools, a hot tub and plenty of activities, including pickleball, tennis and mini golf, and a small beach on the private lagoon. Reviewers mostly stay in RVs and report rates in the $60-$85 range per night.
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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42.0667, -85.1361
Frequently asked questions
Is Turtle Lake a nudist resort?
Yes. It is a clothing-optional campground resort listed by AANR.
What does it cost to camp?
Listing sites reported $60 to $85 per night for RV sites in 2021-2022. Call the resort for current rates.
What facilities are there?
Indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, mini golf and a small beach on a private lagoon.
How do I arrange a first visit?
Phone (517) 741-7004 or email the resort before arriving.
Sources
- Turtle Lake Resort - AANR Official
- Turtle Lake Resort - Campendium
- Turtle Lake Resort - RV LIFE Campground Reviews
Researched 25 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 25 October 2026.
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