Is Public Nudity Legal in Arizona?
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Generally no: Arizona's indecent exposure law covers exposing the genitals or anus, or a woman's areola or nipple, when another person is present and the person is reckless about whether a reasonable person would be offended or alarmed. We found no officially designated clothing-optional beach or park in Arizona in the sources we checked.[1]
Main provision: Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1402 (indecent exposure)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
We found no officially designated clothing-optional beach or park in Arizona in the sources we checked.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
AANR's club locator lists Arizona among the states you can search for affiliated nudist clubs and resorts.[4]
Penalties
Indecent exposure to a person 15 or older is a class 1 misdemeanor (up to six months in jail and a $2,500 fine). It is a class 6 felony with certain prior convictions or when the person exposed to is under 15.[1][2][3]
Is going topless legal?
The statute expressly includes exposure of a woman's areola or nipple, under the same presence and recklessness conditions; breastfeeding is exempt.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Arizona?
Generally no: Arizona's indecent exposure law covers exposing the genitals or anus, or a woman's areola or nipple, when another person is present and the person is reckless about whether a reasonable person would be offended or alarmed. We found no officially designated clothing-optional beach or park in Arizona in the sources we checked.
Are there official nude beaches in Arizona?
We found no officially designated clothing-optional beach or park in Arizona in the sources we checked.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Arizona?
AANR's club locator lists Arizona among the states you can search for affiliated nudist clubs and resorts.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Arizona?
Indecent exposure to a person 15 or older is a class 1 misdemeanor (up to six months in jail and a $2,500 fine). It is a class 6 felony with certain prior convictions or when the person exposed to is under 15.
Is going topless legal in Arizona?
The statute expressly includes exposure of a woman's areola or nipple, under the same presence and recklessness conditions; breastfeeding is exempt.
Sources
- A.R.S. § 13-1402 (Arizona Legislature) (statute)
- A.R.S. § 13-707 (Arizona Legislature) (statute)
- A.R.S. § 13-802 (Arizona Legislature) (statute)
- AANR Nudist Club Locator (federation)
This page summarises the law for travellers and is not legal advice. Laws, local bylaws and enforcement change; follow local signs and check the sources below. Last checked 31 October 2026.