South Yuba River State Park
Naturist park or area in California, United States
South Yuba River State Park is a well-known naturist park in California, United States. It lies within South Yuba River State Park, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. 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 Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach (9.9 km (6.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at South Yuba River State Park
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 South Yuba River State Park, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 39.29270, -121.19500 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
Naturist places near South Yuba River State Park
- 1Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach nude beach · California · best July to AugustTolerated
- 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
- 7Harbin Hot Springs clothing-optional hot spring · California · best June to SeptemberClothing optional
- 8East Fork Carson River Hot Springs Upper Pool clothing-optional hot spring · CaliforniaCustomary
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 South Yuba River State Park clothing optional?
South Yuba River State Park is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit South Yuba River State Park?
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 South Yuba River State Park?
The closest are Hoyt Crossing Nude Beach (9.9 km (6.2 mi)), Chimney Beach (110 km (68 mi)) and Secret Cove (110 km (68 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q7569018 · All data sources and licenses.