at Clothing Optional Beaches
Gawking is Impolite Gawking, or staring at nude sunbathers, is impolite. It is always rude to stare at others, but it is especially so when you use binoculars or a camera to look at nude people. If you came to a CO beach to see for yourself what the experience is like, please, join in. You will have a great time. If you came to "look at the nudies", do yourself a favor and buy a magazine and read it at home.
Obey all Parking Rules and Regulations Park only in designated areas. In some areas parking is limited and fills up early. If this is true at your beach you can:
Arrive Early/Carpool Arrive Early - before the crowds. Carpool - saving both gas and parking spots. Give others a ride from the parking area to the beach. Someone may do the same for you.
Respect the Environment Keep out of the dunes or other areas that may be environmentally sensitive. Many CO beaches are near dunes and other environmentally sensitive areas. We can loose access to CO areas by impairing the environment.
Help Keep the Area Clean Bring and use trash bags. Always try to carry out more trash than you carried in. Leave nothing but footprints, take only memories.
Get Dressed When Leaving Established CO Areas Many of the CO areas while not strictly legal, are accepted by the local population. To avoid offending people, do not go nude into parking lots or textile beaches.
Avoid Any Sexual Activity While nudity is sensual, avoid any hint of sexuality in CO areas. Complaints about sex in public have caused problems at several CO beaches. Please, do not give the prudes an excuse to close down another CO recreation site.
Respect Private Property Show respect for the private property of others as you go to and from the beach. Don't litter or park on private property. Respect the Privacy of Others. Many folks come to the beach to enjoy nature and do not want to be disturbed. It is OK to be friendly, but if someone doesn't seem to respond, please respect their right to privacy.
Be Prepared Most Co beaches are remote and do not offer the services and amenities found at textile beaches. Therefore you should bring everything you may need including:
* Water and Other Beverages
* Food
* Cooler
* Sunscreen
* Towel
* Chair or Mattress
* Other beach Supplies
Speak up for Standards If you see someone who is violating the accepted standards, please explain to them clearly and politely just how they are violating the rules and just what the proper behavior