Is Public Nudity Legal in Idaho?
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No, Idaho punishes anyone who "willfully and lewdly" exposes their genitals in a public place, or where people present are offended or annoyed (Idaho Code § 18-4116). The statute requires lewdness, but no court ruling on simple nudity was found in our sources.[1]
Main provision: Idaho Code § 18-4116 (indecent exposure)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
Sources we found document no officially designated clothing-optional beach in Idaho.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
AANR Northwest lists Bare Mountain Retreat in Boise (landed club) and Sun Meadow Sun Seekers in Worley (non-landed).[2]
Penalties
Misdemeanor for a first offence; a second conviction within five years is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in state prison. Breastfeeding is excluded.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Idaho?
No, Idaho punishes anyone who "willfully and lewdly" exposes their genitals in a public place, or where people present are offended or annoyed (Idaho Code § 18-4116). The statute requires lewdness, but no court ruling on simple nudity was found in our sources.
Are there official nude beaches in Idaho?
Sources we found document no officially designated clothing-optional beach in Idaho.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Idaho?
AANR Northwest lists Bare Mountain Retreat in Boise (landed club) and Sun Meadow Sun Seekers in Worley (non-landed).
What is the penalty for public nudity in Idaho?
Misdemeanor for a first offence; a second conviction within five years is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in state prison. Breastfeeding is excluded.
Sources
- Idaho Code § 18-4116 (FindLaw) (statute)
- AANR Northwest clubs (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.