Nakation

Because Idaho is just opening their state parks to overnight camping, there was no way in advance to make reservations for this area. We were able to get a spot at Heyburn State Park for five nights but the weekend was booked. Because we still had things we wanted to see and do, in the area, we looked for private parks for the weekend. We discovered Sun Meadows Family Nudist resort was only ten miles away and had vacancies, so we decided to give the park a try.

We didn’t know what to expect but were pleasantly surprised at what we found. The park is gated and private, and once inside it’s like camping in an ordinary RV Park. We arrived when temps were hovering in the high 50’s- perhaps that makes a difference, but all our fellow campers were clothed around their campsites. The Indoor clubhouse amenities, however, were “all natural” (sauna, hot tub, and heated pools). We are acclimated to areas, involving water, being clothes optional because of the hot springs we frequent. The odd thing for us was recreating in the nude. Playing ping pong and shooting pool, in the buff, was a whole new experience. I think everyone who has been skinny dipping recognizes the feeling of freedom gliding through the water. That feeling of freedom is there when you do ordinary activities too. We really enjoyed our adventure here (even though it felt a bit like we were in the movie Cocoon) and ended our stay with one of the prettiest sunsets of our trip.

Patriotic campsite neighbors