I moved from Miam I've been spoiled because we have a nude beach. I'm itching to get out if these damn clothes and under the sun. Where are some spots the it's legal to be in a birthday suit?
Mesick has a nudist campground in Wexford County . And a Morel Mushroom fest.
Challenge: Name a better duo than foraging for crinkled mushrooms at the nudist campgrounds.
I found one! Ooh, nevermind, it's just Henry...
I've been wanting to learn more about foraging for mushrooms.
My bus route growing up went around the camp. Couldn't see anything, but it was like an open secret
Ty that was extremely helpful
Wait - there’s one 9 minutes from my house? 😮
Turtle Lake Resort near Battle Creek. Been there a couple times and I highly recommend it. Beautiful location, tons of stuff to do.
Any good sightseeing?
I wasn’t really there for sightseeing since I was there with my partner at the time. She was the one who talked me into going, and I’m glad she did. I did see TONS of turtles, a blue heron in the pond 10 feet from me while I was having my morning coffee, the usual Michigan wildlife.
There's actually a few if you google it. Some inns, some campgrounds, etc. I don't partake but I do get randomly curious about things that exist around sometimes. Good luck! 🤓
ETA: Oh and iirc I think there's a couple groups for men on Meetup, too?
ETA 2: What are people afraid of, that they're down voting this topic so aggressively? Bodies? Why?
I've come to learn that people are very religious here and don't like things that are taboo.
I worked with some old Dutch-descent CRC (Christian Reformed Church) guy, years ago. He and his son had this wierd mix of wanting to know what went on in my life (played in a band, dated a girl who worked at a lingerie/sex-toy store) and at the same time feel morally superior.
I'd say it depends on where, but the state in general, yes. Doesn't mean there aren't pockets of liberality, though.
Those people can go take a dick
On Reddit?
This isn’t the Bible Belt lol
Its Really close in the rural areas.
That’s true all over the county. From all of the places I’ve been, Michigan is absolutely not even close to the top of the list of most religious states. Not even close
I know I lived in the Bible belt for a few years. And got real awkward when the 1st thing a stranger ask is what church you go to.
I was just stating that the average rural area is also really religious.
Banjos and bibles
Said someone who has never been to the West Side of the state. Hell in pontiac a few years ago the police raided a bsdm club.
You do realize a bdsm club isn’t a religious club…..right????
I think he meant the people were so religious/conservative that they raided the BDSM club because it was too much for them.
Only takes a few crazies to do that, doesn’t mean anything about how many religious people there are
Go to the west side or up north lol
This state tried to submit fake electoral votes to steal the election for Trump, what are you talking about?
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Not sure what you're referring to.
On your 'ETA 2', the answer is probably in your question, they're afraid.
Or maybe some were put off that the OP was so serious and cared so much about the topic that they so thoughtfully proofread and posted those of their own three quality sentences. Seems wherever "Miam" is, they like to "get out if these damn clothes".
There’s a nudist colony in like Livonia?
There's one up near Alpena I think.
Atlanta area if its the same one I’m thinking of. Old guy from Lewiston invited me a few years ago
There’s none in Atlanta or Lewiston. At least not for the past 4 years I’ve lived up here.
Might be a little further north. I was working in Gaylord at the time and we got customers from Alpena to Escanaba. I didnt ask for too many details about it and it’s been a few years, so I’m not sure exactly where.
I accidentally drove through a hippie yoga community near onaway once. Could be part of that.
It’s really a shame there’s no Gaylord nudist resort.
I remember (a LONG time ago…90s) a rumor it was by the live chicken place on 5 mile…was a kid though, so believed anything
I’m pretty sure that searching “Livonia nudist colony” will get you arrested
I had friends who lived out that way growing up and we would pass a sign that said something about nudists and it was an institution sign so it was def a place.
Do elaborate please
There is no nudist colony in Livonia 🤣🤣🤣
So all the nudists beaches are private clubs basically there are none on lake Michigan that I know of unless it's on someones property.
It’s illegal but there’s plenty of random spots along Lake Michigan that aren’t private personal property that are back in the woods, that are used as nudist beaches. Typically have to know the right people to find them but they definitely exist.
Walk north from Esch Road Beach and you'll find a nude beach.
Most places are clothing optional. Once.
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The 5K at Turtle Lake (June 22) usually gets a big turnout, and many people stay for the pool, pickleball, or just to hang out.
For a great clothing optional beach I recommend Hanlan’s Point at the Toronto Islands.
You'd have to find somewhere private that allows it. Not every state allows legal public nudity; Michigan is one where it's illegal in public.
That being said I did somehow end up with an event advertised for me on facebook that was a nude bowling event somewhere in the metro detroit area.
But you still have to wear the bowling shoes, right??
Which means you’re really just a shoedist.
Bowling naked!? That's a bit much for me. I want to be out in the sun. I do appreciate it though
Yeah but think about all the “15-pound ball” jokes you could make.
I beg to differ. Have you been to a Walmart on a hot day? /s
Turtle creek
My grandpa lived in Big Bay almost his entire life, only ever stepped foot in Bay Cliff once or twice. He would tell people from out of town it's a nudist colony.
Please don't go there thinking it is that, it's a summer camp for disabled children.
I had a former roommate who was a nudist, her family and her belonged to one up in Oxford. I am not sure if you need to be a member though.
I don't know any. I've looked a couple years back and found nothing. It's weird because I actually know a handful of nudists just in my personal circle, myself included, but nothing public and outdoors.
If you do find any, let me know if you don't mind.
Check out the comment with the link. It was very helpful
It's too cold for that shit here
It's too cold for that shit here
TIL summer doesn't exist in Michigan.
The Polar Bear Club could never go skinny dipping, it’s a physical impossibility
Shrinkage!!! Inwas in the pool!!
TIL summer doesn't exist in Michigan.
Sure it does. It's 3 months of bad sledding.
I just got back from clothing-optional Boomerang in Ionia for opening weekend - it was plenty warm enough.
Cherry lane nudist resort
Do you have a boat? We spent a week (and many weekends) naked on the water and it was glorious!
Unfortunately I don't.
Unfortunately no public nude beaches here. Contact the DNR / Big Gretch!!
The DNR has gone from saying "absolutely not" to saying, "We don't have the money, but if the interest increases here, maybe we can reconsider."
The DNR is here to meet the recreational needs of all the citizens and that, if need be, special areas can be set aside to avoid conflicts. Special areas are common. Hunting zones are a given. Separate biking trails, OVR trails, and equestrian trails have been developed to avoid physical conflicts. Creation of official, clothing-optional areas need not cost anything more than the cost of some signs and yet will create additional revenue!
How many Michiganders want to see OTHER Michiganders nude?
crickets
Okay, folks. Stay on your own property. Thank you!
I'm assuming others at the nude friendly places. It's not like they're walking down Woodward naked.
well, depends on the time of night
So you can mind your business and stay out of private nudist spaces right? Thank you! 😘
It's not so bad in late spring when most of us have shed our winter coats
So many Christian prude pearl clutchers around here.
I don't even understand the point of the first commenters post. Clearly OP is one of those people who wants to see this and is asking a question about it in the Michigan subreddit. Sorry, commenter, if you don't agree but don't make yourself look like an ass doing it.
The funny thing is, it’s not about seeing other people nude. It’s more about being naked in an environment where other people will not be disturbed by it. It’s more about being naked than seeing other people.
We have a lot of attractive people in this state that I wouldn't mind. Now whether those people patron these establishments or not is a different story.
Why do people always think this is about seeing other people, rather than being able to be free to enjoy the simple pleasures of sun and breeze on your skin without offending others? Who cares what anyone else there looks like? OP even specified it’s what he wants to do, not see.
Well, I can tell you a place that is not friendly to nudists. Oak Ridge Elementary School in Royal Oak on 13 Mile and Rochester road. They are not a fan of nudism at all. They made a whole thing of it.
There aren't any legal nude beaches, which is tragic in a state that's full of them. There are a few spots on public land that we've gone to and been nude.
Suggest you go mid week and early June or mid September, when there's less tourists creeping around.
Since you live here now we should petition a local gov to change that.
We really should, how shall we go about that. All the places that were recommended need a membership or require some sort of fee which is understandable.
We should get a group of voters together and tell the state legislature to do that.
The only way anything happens.
Let me send you my address.....
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Haha, this is only a 30 minute drive from Cherry Lane.
Must be all those repressed conservatives from Jackson Co needing to express themselves ;)
Lmao .. gotta be. There is a great many of those. Only thing I know about it is it's on the dirt road we used to drive around on and smoke as teens. So of course lots of giggles and trying to see thru the fence. Alas it's well blocked.
I know a lake in washtenaw County where lots of people sun tan nude
I don’t understand the appeal.
Clearly not for you.
Clearly. Hope you find a place. Not everything has to be for me.
Its voyeurs hiding behind the guise of freedom/expression and open mindedness. Its a fetish for them to be naked in front of other people.
Nah. Maybe for you.. but that's not my experience.
Nudism is a similar feeling to taking a nature walk in the woods.. or maybe letting out a good deep cry when you need to cry. It's primal. It's relaxing. It's soothing.
Humans have this idea that they're above nature, like just a step below God or something. We're taught to hide our bodies. Control/cover your emotions. Always present the best of yourself, and hide the rest. Nudism is like breaking free from all that. Nudism puts everyone on the same level. Same status, same wealth, and experiencing life in the moment.
this just seems like projection lol
/u/Veloci-Husky then doubled down and just left another comment :
Mostly pedos are into it
Soooo, yah, they are a piece of work for sure.
Looks like they deleted that one, but the one they left is still pretty telling.
Keep your disgusting naked body off our pristine beaches please.
If someone thinks naked bodies are disgusting, that seems more like a them problem than anything else.
Keep your disgusting naked body off our pristine beaches please.
You're drunk at 4PM on a Monday.
Log off Reddit and take a nap.
This is the kind of person that's no fun at parties and brings down the mood of any atmosphere he is in.
If you have an itch, I’d probably get tested before you start running around nude
In Michigan? Good luck!
Woodward Ave at like 2am
Just stay sober and avoid getting ejected from the garden party.
Just get on I-75S and drive about 1200 miles. Can’t miss it!
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