Describing itself as a "a family-oriented nudist club," the Pen-Mar Club is a member of the American Association for Nude Recreation and rests in a secluded corner of the Allegheny Mountains. The resort spreads out over 60 acres of woodlands and is member owned and operated. Guests can hike, lounge in the sun, play sports, swim and take part in special activities like movies and dinners. Guests to the club are encouraged to bring their children as well.
MaHeSo is a nudist campground operated by the Maryland Health Society and has been in operation since 1934. The resort covers 98 acres of unspoiled forest along the Patuxent River and is comprised of roughly 100 members, though it also welcomes new visitors to experience the natural way of life. The resort belongs to the American Association for Nude Recreation and offers fellow members entry discounts. Guests can rent cabins to stay on the property and may enjoy the swimming pool, horseshoe pit and volleyball court sans clothing, as well as much of the surrounding woods.
Welcoming both guests and members, Pine Tree describes itself as a "shady getaway just miles from the attractions of the nation's capital," and offers various forms of clothing-free recreation for naturalists. Guests can sunbathe on grassy lawns, take a dip in the pool or play sports like volleyball and tennis. The resort also welcomes RVs and campers with outdoor showers and bathrooms available for use. Indoor-activities take place in Pine Tree's clubhouse, equipped with a terrace, sauna, hot-tub and other facilities.
Though not officially a nudist area, Assateague Beach has long had a crowd of clothing-optional visitors that have made it a point of interest for people "who enjoy being part of nature as we were intended to be," according Capital Sun, a naturalist organizaiton. The beach is located on the northern section of an island, part of which is barred to visitors as it is the habitat of the endangered piping plover bird. Nude visitors to the beach are advised to cover with a towel in the event that families with children or park rangers enter the area.
