Is Public Nudity Legal in Nevada?
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The status is unclear: Nevada law punishes any open and indecent or obscene exposure of a person, and we found no court ruling on whether simple nudity meets that test. We found no officially designated clothing-optional area in Nevada in the sources we checked.[1]
Main provision: Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.220 (indecent or obscene exposure)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
We found no officially designated clothing-optional beach or park in Nevada in the sources we checked.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
AANR's club locator lists Nevada among the states you can search for affiliated nudist clubs and resorts.[3]
Penalties
A first offense is a gross misdemeanor (up to 364 days in county jail and a $2,000 fine). A later offense, an offense after a prior sexual-offense conviction, or one by an adult in the presence of a child under 18 or a vulnerable person is a category D felony.[1][2]
Official naturist places in Nevada
Places NudistMap lists as officially designated or naturist-only. Status comes from open data; check each place page.
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Nevada?
The status is unclear: Nevada law punishes any open and indecent or obscene exposure of a person, and we found no court ruling on whether simple nudity meets that test. We found no officially designated clothing-optional area in Nevada in the sources we checked.
Are there official nude beaches in Nevada?
We found no officially designated clothing-optional beach or park in Nevada in the sources we checked.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Nevada?
AANR's club locator lists Nevada among the states you can search for affiliated nudist clubs and resorts.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Nevada?
A first offense is a gross misdemeanor (up to 364 days in county jail and a $2,000 fine). A later offense, an offense after a prior sexual-offense conviction, or one by an adult in the presence of a child under 18 or a vulnerable person is a category D felony.
Sources
- NRS 201.220 (FindLaw) (statute)
- NRS 193.140 (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.