Naturism is for naturists as nudism is for nudists. What's the difference? Naturists prefer more of a naturel surrounding and usually only go nude while enjoying the wilds of nature. Nudists prefer more of a social setting and usually will live nude and be nude as much as possible. What's wrong with being naked? Absolutely nothing! It's normal, it's naturel and it's the way we were born! Mere nudity is not sexual or inappropate; it's relaxing, social and liberating. So be free and unashamed! Get out your best birthday suit and wear it proud!
Northern Vermont
Directions: Exit I-89 at exit 14, and head west to downtown Burlington. Take a left on Pine Street, and follow it until it ends at Queen City Park Road. Turn right on Queen City Road, and then turn left on Central Avenue. The park entrance is on the right. The main beach near the parking area is for clothed swimmers. For nude bathing, you will want to head down the trail to the overlook, where you can follow any of a number of smaller trails to the water. At the water's edge, there are plenty of large flat rocks, warmed by the sun, perfect for stretching out upon. There is no sandy beach. Nudity is currently tolerated.
STARR FARM BEACH
Directions: Starr Farm Beach is in the North end of Burlington off VT Hwy 127 to Plattsburg Ave, follow to light, hang a right, go 2 blocks, left at Starr Farm Beach Road (Flynn School on corner). Go through Stop sign, park in Dog Park lot, follow, on foot, bike path, north to second overlook stairs, down stairs, hang a left and head to where the old tree overhangs the beach in the distance, follow until you find a clearing beyond the beach reeds, this is the nude section. The beach reeds help provide privacy. Great sandy beach and shallow water make for a paradise. Nudity is currenty tolerated but use discretion.
THE PUNCH BOWL
Mad River, Warren Directions: Exit I-89 at exit 14, and head west to downtown Burlington. Take a left on Pine Street, and follow it until it ends at Queen City Park Road. Turn right on Queen City Road, and then turn left on Central Avenue. The park entrance is on the right. The main beach near the parking area is for clothed swimmers. For nude bathing, you will want to head down the trail to the overlook, where you can follow any of a number of smaller trails to the water. At the water's edge, there are plenty of large flat rocks, warmed by the sun, perfect for stretching out upon. There is no sandy beach. Nudity is currently tolerated.
STARR FARM BEACH
Burlington Directions: Starr Farm Beach is in the North end of Burlington off VT Hwy 127 to Plattsburg Ave, follow to light, hang a right, go 2 blocks, left at Starr Farm Beach Road (Flynn School on corner). Go through Stop sign, park in Dog Park lot, follow, on foot, bike path, north to second overlook stairs, down stairs, hang a left and head to where the old tree overhangs the beach in the distance, follow until you find a clearing beyond the beach reeds, this is the nude section. The beach reeds help provide privacy. Great sandy beach and shallow water make for a paradise. Nudity is currenty tolerated but use discretion.
