Is Public Nudity Legal in Vermont?
ListedUnclear: no authoritative source found· Checked by Reto Pascal Wyss
The status is unclear: Vermont's statutes punish "open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior" (13 V.S.A. § 2601) and "open and gross lewdness" (§ 2601a) without defining those terms. We found no sourced court ruling or official town ordinance on simple nudity.[1][2]
Main provision: 13 V.S.A. § 2601 (lewd and lascivious conduct) and § 2601a (open and gross lewdness)
Designated nude beaches or tolerance?
Sources we found document no officially designated clothing-optional area in Vermont; town ordinances on nudity could not be sourced.
Private naturist clubs and resorts
AANR-East's club directory lists no club in Vermont; other private venues are not documented in the sources we found.[3]
Penalties
§ 2601: up to 5 years in prison, a fine up to $300, or both. § 2601a: up to 1 year or $300 for a first offence, up to 2 years or $1,000 for a later offence. Sex-offender registration is not addressed in the sources we found.[1][2]
Frequently asked questions
Is public nudity legal in Vermont?
The status is unclear: Vermont's statutes punish "open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior" (13 V.S.A. § 2601) and "open and gross lewdness" (§ 2601a) without defining those terms. We found no sourced court ruling or official town ordinance on simple nudity.
Are there official nude beaches in Vermont?
Sources we found document no officially designated clothing-optional area in Vermont; town ordinances on nudity could not be sourced.
Is nudity allowed at private naturist clubs in Vermont?
AANR-East's club directory lists no club in Vermont; other private venues are not documented in the sources we found.
What is the penalty for public nudity in Vermont?
§ 2601: up to 5 years in prison, a fine up to $300, or both. § 2601a: up to 1 year or $300 for a first offence, up to 2 years or $1,000 for a later offence. Sex-offender registration is not addressed in the sources we found.
Sources
- 13 V.S.A. § 2601 (FindLaw) (statute)
- 13 V.S.A. § 2601a (FindLaw) (statute)
- AANR-East club directory (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.