Nude Bowl
Naturist park or area in California, United States
Nude Bowl is a former clothing-optional park that is now closed in California, United States. It lies within Palm Springs/S. Coast Field Office, managed by Bureau of Land Management. Average air temperatures peak in July at 27°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Casa Oliver (19 km (12 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Nude Bowl
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 35 mm |
| February | 9°C | 36 mm |
| March | 12°C | 18 mm |
| April | 14°C | 10 mm |
| May | 18°C | 4 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 0 mm |
| July (best) | 27°C | 8 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 8 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 6 mm |
| October | 18°C | 10 mm |
| November | 13°C | 15 mm |
| December | 8°C | 33 mm |
Visiting
- Part of Palm Springs/S. Coast Field Office, managed by Bureau of Land Management · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 33.96750, -116.62016 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Nude Bowl
- 1Casa Oliver nudist resort · CaliforniaClothing optional
- 2Olive Dell Ranch nudist resort · CaliforniaClothing optional
- 3Deep Creek Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberTolerated
- 4Glen Eden Sun Club nudist resort · CaliforniaNaturist only
- 5San Onofre State Beach nude beach · California · best July to SeptemberListedSea 21°C in August
- 6Black's Beach nude beach · California · best July to SeptemberToleratedSea 21°C in August
- 7Zoro Garden Nudist Colony naturist park or area · California · best July to SeptemberClosed
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 Nude Bowl clothing optional?
Nude Bowl is listed as "closed" according to OC Weekly: Skate and Destroy. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, 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 Nude Bowl?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 27°C (80°F) and January 9°C (47°F).
What other naturist places are near Nude Bowl?
The closest are Casa Oliver (19 km (12 mi)), Olive Dell Ranch (56 km (35 mi)) and Deep Creek Hot Springs (66 km (41 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against OC Weekly: Skate and Destroy (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q7068339 · All data sources and licenses.