Brush Valley
Nude beach in Massachusetts, United States
Brush Valley is a former clothing-optional beach where nudity is now prohibited in Massachusetts, United States. It lies within Cape Cod National Seashore, managed by National Park Service. The sea is warmest in August at about 20°C (68°F) and coolest in February (4°C (39°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (69°F).
Weather and water temperature at Brush Valley
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | 5°C | 102 mm |
| February | 2°C | 4°C | 95 mm |
| March | 3°C | 4°C | 121 mm |
| April | 7°C | 6°C | 112 mm |
| May | 11°C | 10°C | 93 mm |
| June | 16°C | 15°C | 101 mm |
| July | 20°C | 19°C | 87 mm |
| August | 21°C | 20°C | 85 mm |
| September | 18°C | 18°C | 98 mm |
| October | 14°C | 14°C | 123 mm |
| November | 9°C | 10°C | 112 mm |
| December | 5°C | 8°C | 129 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Cape Cod National Seashore, managed by National Park Service · public access: open.
- Park information: National Park Service
- Coordinates: 41.99442, -70.01662 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Massachusetts?
- 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 Brush Valley
- 1Sandy Terraces Nudist Campground naturist campground · MassachusettsClothing optional
- 2Lucy Vincent Beach nude beach · Massachusetts · best AugustOfficialSea 21°C in August
- 3Moshup Beach nude beach · Massachusetts · best AugustProhibitedSea 21°C in August
- 4Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds naturist campground · Rhode IslandNaturist only
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 Brush Valley clothing optional?
Brush Valley is listed as "nudity prohibited" according to 36 CFR 7.67 Cape Cod National Seashore (Cornell LII). 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.
How warm is the water at Brush Valley?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 4°C (39°F) to 20°C (68°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What are the opening hours at Brush Valley?
Cape Cod National Seashore lists day-use hours of Opens at 6:00AM. Check the National Park Service page for closures before you go.
What other naturist places are near Brush Valley?
The closest are Sandy Terraces Nudist Campground (51 km (32 mi)), Lucy Vincent Beach (94 km (58 mi)) and Moshup Beach (99 km (62 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against 36 CFR 7.67 Cape Cod National Seashore (Cornell LII) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.