Is Public Nudity Legal in Utah?
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No, Utah's lewdness law makes it a crime to expose your genitals, buttocks, anus, pubic area or (for women) the breast below the top of the areola in a public place. It also applies anywhere you should know the exposure will likely cause affront or alarm to someone 14 or older.[1]
Main provision: Utah Code § 76-5-419 (lewdness; formerly § 76-9-702)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
No officially designated clothing-optional beach or public area is documented in the sources we found.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
AANR's club locator lists Utah among the states it covers for member clubs.[4]
Penalties
A class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. It becomes a third degree felony for registered sex offenders, after two prior convictions, and in other listed cases.[1][2][3]
Is going topless legal?
Not legal in public: the lewdness statute expressly covers exposure of the female breast below the top of the areola; breastfeeding is exempt.[1]
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Utah?
No, Utah's lewdness law makes it a crime to expose your genitals, buttocks, anus, pubic area or (for women) the breast below the top of the areola in a public place. It also applies anywhere you should know the exposure will likely cause affront or alarm to someone 14 or older.
Are there official nude beaches in Utah?
No officially designated clothing-optional beach or public area is documented in the sources we found.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Utah?
AANR's club locator lists Utah among the states it covers for member clubs.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Utah?
A class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. It becomes a third degree felony for registered sex offenders, after two prior convictions, and in other listed cases.
Is going topless legal in Utah?
Not legal in public: the lewdness statute expressly covers exposure of the female breast below the top of the areola; breastfeeding is exempt.
Sources
- Utah Code § 76-5-419 (Utah Legislature, eff. 5/7/2025) (statute)
- Utah Code § 76-3-204, misdemeanor terms (Utah Legislature) (statute)
- Utah Code § 76-3-301, fines (Utah 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.