Is Public Nudity Legal in Colorado?
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Generally no: Colorado's public indecency law makes it a petty offense to knowingly expose one's genitals to the view of a person in a public place under circumstances likely to cause affront or alarm, while indecent exposure additionally requires intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desire. We found no officially designated clothing-optional area in Colorado in the sources we checked.[2][1]
Main provision: C.R.S. § 18-7-301 (public indecency) and § 18-7-302 (indecent exposure)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
We found no officially designated clothing-optional beach or park in Colorado in the sources we checked.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
AANR's club locator lists Colorado among the states you can search for affiliated nudist clubs and resorts.[4]
Penalties
Public indecency is a petty offense; the sources we found do not state the amount. Indecent exposure is a class 1 misdemeanor (up to 364 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for offenses from March 1, 2022), and a class 6 felony after two prior convictions or when an adult knew a child under 15 was in view.[2][1][3]
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Colorado?
Generally no: Colorado's public indecency law makes it a petty offense to knowingly expose one's genitals to the view of a person in a public place under circumstances likely to cause affront or alarm, while indecent exposure additionally requires intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desire. We found no officially designated clothing-optional area in Colorado in the sources we checked.
Are there official nude beaches in Colorado?
We found no officially designated clothing-optional beach or park in Colorado in the sources we checked.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Colorado?
AANR's club locator lists Colorado among the states you can search for affiliated nudist clubs and resorts.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Colorado?
Public indecency is a petty offense; the sources we found do not state the amount. Indecent exposure is a class 1 misdemeanor (up to 364 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for offenses from March 1, 2022), and a class 6 felony after two prior convictions or when an adult knew a child under 15 was in view.
Sources
- C.R.S. § 18-7-302 (FindLaw) (statute)
- C.R.S. § 18-7-301 (FindLaw) (statute)
- C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 (FindLaw) (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.