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About Lake Bronson
Lake Bronson Club Family Nudist Park is nestled in the Cascade Mountain foothills, 40 miles northeast of Seattle. This beautiful, 320-acre wooded park is open year round. It features a 7.5-acre spring-fed lake with swimming and sunning beach, and an 85-foot waterfall that cascades into the Sultan River. There are miles of hiking trails in the park.
Lake Bronson is a family-oriented nudist club, catering specifically to those who love nature and the great outdoors. All memberships include an affiliated membership with the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) and AANR-Northwest. This guarantees high standards, and your assurance of a warm welcome at more than 200 affiliated nudist parks and clubs throughout the United States and Canada.
Privacy and security are protected at the park as you enter through a locked gate. A park office is maintained to register visitors, provide information, and be of general assistance to members and guests.
Lake Bronson is a nudist club, not a clothing-optional club. It is expected that visitors, members, and their guests are nude whenever appropriate; and always nude in the lake, hot tub, sauna, and showers.
The success of Lake Bronson Club has always been because of its dedicated members. Lake Bronson Club is entirely operated by its volunteer members. All members assist where they can, taking into consideration their specific skills.
First Time Visitors
We love new visitors! We hope that you'll love it here, and we'll do all we can to make your visit comfortable and memorable.
Lake Bronson strives to be a family-friendly, safe, and relaxing place for all our members and visitors. To keep everyone safe, we require all visitors to show official government ID and to submit to a background check. In addition, all members and guests must all agree to follow our rules, and all posted notices in the park.
The basics
- Call ahead (360-547-3190) to get details, driving directions, and the current gate code.
- Arrive during office hours on Saturday or Sunday.
- Complete the visitor application form and agree to the Lake Bronson Family Nudist Club Rules.
- Show government ID for background check.
More information
- You must call before your first visit (360-547-3190). We will give you instructions for the gate, and we'll make sure someone is staffing the office so you're not stuck waiting.
- Arrive when the office is open. Registration forms must be completed and signed at the office upon entering the grounds, so first-time visitors need to arrive when the office is open.
- ALL visitors must provide government-issued photo ID. If valid ID is not provided, entrance to Lake Bronson Club Family Nudist Park will not be permitted.
- Visit between May and October to experience Lake Bronson at its best! We are a year-round club, and we have plenty to keep you busy year round, but you'll need to make arrangements for your visit because our office won't be open.
- AANR member? When you call or email us, please share your American Association of Nude Recreation (AANR) membership number and club affiliation if you have one. If you are not an AANR member or a member of an affiliated club, you are still welcome.
- Learn it. Know it. Live it. Please review Lake Bronson Family Nudist Club Rules before visiting. Visitors will be required to initial and sign these rules upon check-in.
- Background checks keep everyone safer. We want to maintain a safe, secluded, family-oriented environment for enjoying nude recreation in a beautiful rustic setting. In order to preserve our safety and protect our members, Lake Bronson Family Nudist Club conducts a criminal background check and a sexual offender identification check on all visitors.
- Lake Bronson is a private campground. We reserve the right to refuse admittance.
Please give us a call (360-547-3190) if you have any questions, or email us at office@lakebronson.com.
Office Hours
Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Friday: 5–7 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM–2 PM
- Or by appointment
After Labor Day to Memorial Day
Event weekends only: Saturday 11 AM–1 PM
Or by appointment
Day Fees
| Standard | $20 per person |
| Lake Bronson members | Free |
| AANR/INF/TNS/WBPS members (current card) | $15 per person |
| Military (active/retired with ID) | $15 per person |
| Children under 18 | Free |
Day fees are per person per day. Day fees include Washington State sales tax.
Rates are subject to change without notice. Sorry, can't combine discounts.
Lake Bronson reserves the right to refuse admittance.
Lodging Rates
| Tenting | $15 per night |
| RV Park with Water & Power | $25 per night |
| Rental Cabins/Rooms | $60–$110 per night |
Prices do not include Day Fees. Washington State sales tax is added to all lodging rates.
Two-night stay required for lodging on major event weekends: Memorial Day, Rustic Days, Labor Day, Halloween, and Nude Years.
Rates are subject to change without notice. To check lodging options available, please call the office at (360) 547-3190.
Club Rules
Lake Bronson strives to be a family-friendly, safe, and relaxing place for all members and visitors. Our members and their guests all agree to follow the rules listed below, and all posted notices in the park. Each visitor is required to initial their agreement for each of these items when they register for their first visit.
Practice tolerance and respect
Participants agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the same high standards of mutual tolerance and respect which govern their actions in everyday life.
Demonstrate appropriate behavior
Participants agree to avoid behavior which is aggressive, harassing, embarrassing, overtly sexual, or otherwise inappropriate.
Parents are responsible for their children's conduct and safety at all times.
Nudity expected
Participants agree to not wear clothing in general. Clothing is allowed if the weather is inclement and to prevent sunburn. On certain days, women may choose to wear shorts or similar cover up. Respect our neighbors by keeping nudity confined to Lake Bronson Park.
Nudity required in water, on the dock, and in the sauna
Nudity is required in water areas at Lake Bronson, including while in the lake, on the dock, in the hot tub, and in the sauna.
Sit on your towel
Participants agree to always sit on their towel when nude, when using a chair, bench, sauna, or anywhere anyone else might sit.
Cover up while in kitchen, preparing, serving, or in line for meals
Participants agree to wear a bottom cover-up when entering or preparing food in the public kitchen, serving food, or going through the buffet service line at community functions.
Follow posted safety rules
Safety rules are posted near the beach, by the hot tub and spa, and at other locations. Please take the time to read them.
Follow campfire regulations
Participants agree to check at the office to see if conditions permit a campfire at the fire pit at the end of the RV Park and/or the Memorial fire Pit at the lodge. When you are the last one at the fire, you must extinguish the fire completely before leaving.
Keep pets leashed, and only where allowed
Pet owners agree to keep their pets under their control on a leash at their campsite or cabin and on perimeter roads. No pets are allowed on the beach, sunning lawn, in Lake Bronson facilities, or in daily rental units. Pet owners agree to immediately clean up after their pets. Service Animals may be exempt from the above rule upon approval from the board.
Follow all laws, including those for illegal drugs or underage drinking
Participants agree to observe all government laws at Lake Bronson Park, including those laws which prohibit the use of illegal drugs and underage drinking.
10 MPH speed limit in camp
Drivers agree to observe the 10 mph (16 kph) speed limit. Keep our roads safe, avoid spreading dust, and help us keep costs down.
No unapproved firearms
Participants agree to observe that weapons and firearms are not allowed at Lake Bronson Park unless approved by the Board of Directors.
Smoking or vaping in designated areas only
Smokers agree to smoke or vape only at their campsite and in designated community areas. Smokers agree to not smoke or vape on trails, in community buildings, or near doorways or windows of community buildings, and to use caution and courtesy in all areas.
Drink responsibly
Alcoholic beverages are permitted in moderation in the recreational areas and lodge. Participants agree to not leave alcohol behind in the lodge or other public areas.
No photos on beach or other shared areas
Participants agree that videos or pictures, regardless of device, are not allowed to be taken at the beach or other shared public areas. Pictures or videos taken at club events are allowed in posted photo areas, and are not allowed where someone might inadvertently appear in the picture. Pictures taken for publicity or commercial purposes require written permission of the Lake Bronson Board of Directors.
No glass on beach, or in community areas
Participants agree to leave their glass beverage containers at their campsite and to not bring them to outdoor community areas.
No food, beverages, or smoking near hot tub and sauna
Participants agree the hot tub and sauna areas are smoke, food, and beverage free. Drinking water is allowed.
Shower before using hot tub or sauna
Participants agree to shower with soap and rinse well before entering the hot tub or sauna.
Remove lotions or oils before entering lake
Please keep our lake pristine by showering in order to remove all lotions or oils before entering the lake.
Children age 12 or under must not swim without a parent nearby
Nor use boats without a lifejacket and an adult aboard. Children 12 years old and younger must wear a U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jacket at all times when underway in a vessel less than 19 feet in length.
Follow state fishing regulations
Participants agree to observe Washington State fishing regulations. Fishing gear is restricted from the lake swimming area, beach, and sunning lawn.
Appropriate jewelry
Participants agree to not wear genital or anal jewelry.
Membership Benefits
Our club is made up of hundreds of friendly, generous members who look after our property, our club, and each other. Because we're an all-volunteer club, we rely on members to make Lake Bronson what it is.
No day fees
Once members have paid their annual dues, they have complete year-round access to the club and its shared facilities without paying grounds fees. A special car sticker allows them to bypass the office and get right to their activities. (Please note, members pay posted rates for cabins, rooms, RV spots, and campgrounds.)
AANR membership
Annual dues for The American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) and AANR Northwest are paid with your annual membership. You'll receive the AANR monthly magazine, The Bulletin. You'll also get discounts at 180 AANR clubs in North America, among other benefits.
Private online group
Members are invited to join a private online group to share ideas, ask questions, and plan for events.
The Splash newsletter
Members are sent "The Splash," our email newsletter.
Rent property
Members are able to lease long-term property when available.
Volunteer opportunities
Members serve on committees and are asked to help with events when possible.
Membership Process
Start the interview process by sending an email to membership@lakebronson.com. We'll get back to you with everything you need to know.
Requirements:
- To request an interview, email membership@lakebronson.com in advance of your visit. It takes some time to schedule the one-hour visit with two members of our membership committee, so the more notice you give us, the better.
- You need to have recently visited Lake Bronson Club as an approved visitor 3 to 5 times within the prior 14 months before applying for membership (finished paperwork, passed the background check, etc.)
- Single adults, married or committed couples, and their minor children are all welcome to apply for membership.
- A minimum of three interviews will take place, each on a separate visit. Each must be at least one week apart. This gives you time to experience the club, and gives us time to get to know you.
- Everyone that will be included in your membership needs to be present during the interview, including children if possible.
- For each interview, you will be scheduled to meet with two people from our membership committee. The purpose of these interviews is to get to know each other better, and for you to have a chance to ask questions about our club.
- All interviews will be conducted in the nude, because we are a nudist club (not clothing-optional), and you should be comfortable with nudity. If it is cold, a warm location will be selected.
- All three interviews must be completed within a year of starting them.
- After your final interview, your membership application will be voted on by the membership committee at their next meeting (usually held monthly). After the committee votes, you will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application.
- You must pay for your membership within one year after committee approval, or you will need to repeat the interview process.
- If your membership application is denied, you will not be allowed to return to our club, even as a visitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is nudism appropriate for families?
Absolutely! Nudism is about body acceptance and body awareness, which makes it appropriate for everyone.
What if I'm ready, but my spouse (partner, or friend) isn't?
This is common. Typically, women are more wary than men, but everyone—male and female—can have 'body issues.'
What do I need to bring on my first visit?
- Government Issued Photo ID
- Towels (at least 2)
- Sunblock and bug spray
- Food and beverages
- Sneakers and flip flops/sandals
- Flashlight
Do we have to get undressed on this first visit?
Yes, that's why you are visiting, right? We are a nudist resort, not a clothing-optional resort.
Where can we get meals here?
Unlike years past, we no longer have a cafe. If you are planning to visit, we encourage you to bring your own food and beverages.
Is there Internet access and cell phone coverage?
Some, but escaping to the lake is an opportunity to get away from all of the cares, worries, and stress of everyday life.