The American Association for Nude Recreation is the largest, most long-established organization of its kind in North America. With roots dating to 1931, we have grown from our humble beginnings to an organization representing nearly 50,000 members and their families throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and beyond.

These members enjoy their own backyards and pools with family and friends, as well as over 270 clubs, resorts, and affiliates.

Our Mission. Simply put, we exist to “Advocate nudity and nude recreation in appropriate settings, and educate and inform society of the value and enjoyment of such through on-going member growth.”

AANR Principles and Standards. While the quality of our facilities may have changed over the years, our commitment to fostering wholesome, nurturing environments that promote body acceptance and respect for all persons has not changed. Members subscribe to the following principles, which you’ll find repeated on every membership card:

We recognize the essential wholesomeness of the human body and that life is enhanced by the naturalness of social nudity. From exercise to relaxation, physical health and mental well being are enriched through social nude recreation. We have the right to practice social nudity in appropriate settings, provided we do not infringe on the rights of others.

Serving Members and Clubs. AANR and its regions are not-for-profit organizations. We believe there is a strong symbiotic relationship between people who want an ever increasing array of choices to enjoy clothes-free and the clubs and businesses that grow by serving them. Since 1931 we have worked earnestly to promote the interests of both. Both members and clubs help elect a volunteer President, Vice President, Secretary, and the fourteen members of our Board of Trustees. Together, they provide guidance, oversight, their time, and expertise to advancing our mission.

Headquarters and Staff. Day to day operations, providing membership services and assistance to clubs, work in public relations and government affairs are handled by a dedicated staff working from AANR’s headquarters in Kissimmee, Florida. Members and visitors who drop into our office---located just minutes from Walt Disney World---can obtain brochures about various clubs. A lobby store offers the chance to buy much of the merchandise we offer in our on-line shop.

In addition to AANR’s staff, the Association utilizes a number of professionals in the field ranging from legal counsel, government relations and public relations personnel, and more. Wherever, and in whatever capacity, the goal is the same: Promote, Enhance, and Protect nude recreation and nude living.

Our Regions. To aid in carrying out AANR’s mission at local levels, the association is organized into seven geographical regions. Operating as individual corporations, they include:

• American Association for Nude Recreation Eastern Region
• American Association for Nude Recreation Midwest Region
• American Association for Nude Recreation Northwest Region
• American Association for Nude Recreation Southwest Region
• American Association for Nude Recreation Western Region
• American Association for Nude Recreation Florida Region
• Western Canadian Association for Nude Recreation

For a map explaining the states, provinces, and territories served by each region, and links to region homepages, please click here.

The International Naturist Federation – AANR is part of an international community of nearly half a million people worldwide who enjoy relaxation clothes-free. A portion of each members’ dues goes to support the INF – a “united nations of nudists” with more than 60 participating member countries.

Our Friends. There are many others who help spread the word about the benefits of going clothes-free and help to advance nude recreation. We invite you to tour our link library of these “friends.”