Empire Haven
Nudist resort in New York, United States
Empire Haven is a clothing-optional resort in New York, United States. It lies within Summer Hill State Forest, managed by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Average air temperatures peak in July at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is January to March and November.
Weather and water temperature at Empire Haven
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January (best) | -6°C | 63 mm |
| February (best) | -5°C | 62 mm |
| March (best) | 0°C | 74 mm |
| April | 6°C | 86 mm |
| May | 13°C | 93 mm |
| June | 18°C | 112 mm |
| July | 21°C | 107 mm |
| August | 21°C | 107 mm |
| September | 17°C | 102 mm |
| October | 10°C | 108 mm |
| November (best) | 3°C | 74 mm |
| December | -2°C | 82 mm |
Visiting
- Part of Summer Hill State Forest, managed by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · public access: open.
- Website: empirehaven.net
- Coordinates: 42.68060, -76.35345 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in New York?
- First visit? Read what to expect at a naturist resort or club.
Naturist places near Empire Haven
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 Empire Haven clothing optional?
Empire Haven is listed as "clothing optional" according to Empire Haven Nudist Resort and Campgrounds: Rules & Policies. 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 Empire Haven?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are January to March and November. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January -6°C (22°F).
What other naturist places are near Empire Haven?
The closest are Oneida Campground & Resort (105 km (65 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Empire Haven Nudist Resort and Campgrounds: Rules & Policies (the venue or land manager); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.