Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach
Nude beach in California, United States
Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within Mother Lode Field Office, managed by Bureau of Land Management. Average air temperatures peak in July at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being South Yuba River State Park (9.9 km (6.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 139 mm |
| February | 6°C | 144 mm |
| March | 9°C | 133 mm |
| April | 11°C | 70 mm |
| May | 16°C | 40 mm |
| June | 21°C | 11 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 2 mm |
| September | 22°C | 8 mm |
| October | 16°C | 47 mm |
| November | 9°C | 95 mm |
| December | 5°C | 187 mm |
Visiting
- Part of Mother Lode Field Office, managed by Bureau of Land Management · public access: open.
- Website: bylt.org
- Coordinates: 39.30288, -121.08013 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach
- 1South Yuba River State Park naturist park or area · California · best July to AugustListed
- 2Chimney Beach nude beach · NevadaListed
- 3Secret Cove nude beach · NevadaClothing optional
- 4Whale Beach nude beach · NevadaListed
- 5Boaters Beach nude beach · NevadaListed
- 6Creek Beach nude beach · NevadaTolerated
- 7East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper Pool clothing-optional hot spring · CaliforniaCustomary
- 8Harbin Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach clothing optional?
Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Federal Register 63 FR (1 Jul 1998): BLM Supplementary Rules, South Yuba River, Hoyt's Crossing. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 6°C (42°F).
What other naturist places are near Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach?
The closest are South Yuba River State Park (9.9 km (6.2 mi)), Chimney Beach (100 km (62 mi)) and Secret Cove (100 km (62 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Federal Register 63 FR (1 Jul 1998): BLM Supplementary Rules, South Yuba River, Hoyt's Crossing (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.