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Avatan

Naturist club, East BethelOpen

Avatan is open. Rated 4.4★ from 75 Google reviews; the newest review is from September 2026.

Updated 13 November 2026

  1. Details

    Status
    Open
    Address
    524 Sims Rd NE, East Bethel, MN 55011
    Phone
    +1763-434-4922
    Website
    avatan.com
    Newest review
    September 2026

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    Before you go

    • Arriving

      First-time visitors receive a guided orientation tour of the grounds (note: the tour itself is conducted nude, to help you appreciate the full experience).

    • First visit

      Everyone is greeted warmly, and the club prides itself on making newcomers feel welcome and accepted right away, though you should shower before entering the pool.

    • Dress code

      Clothing is optional throughout the campground; however, nudity is required in the pool.

    • Prices

      Day visits cost $62 for couples or $46 for singles (as of September 2026); cabin rentals range from $55–$110 per night depending on day of week and cabin; RV and tent sites are also available at lower rates.

    • At the door

      All guests and members must pass a mandatory background check before entry; the club's own website emphasizes this is essential for safety.

    • Facilities

      The club's own website lists a large swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, pickleball, two pétanque courts, volleyball courts, horseshoe court, RC car/truck raceway, walking trails, playground, a clubhouse with full kitchen, and free camp-wide WiFi.

  2. About Avatan

    Outdoor swimming pool with lounging area
    Outdoor swimming pool with lounging area
    Outdoor garden and patio area with pool
    Outdoor garden and patio area with pool
    Cabin exterior with porch and grounds
    Cabin exterior with porch and grounds
    Wooded garden path through mature trees
    Wooded garden path through mature trees
    Cabin-style accommodations in tree-lined setting
    Cabin-style accommodations in tree-lined setting Google
    Outdoor pool with lounge chairs and building
    Outdoor pool with lounge chairs and building Google

    Photos from the venue's own website, avatan.com. Photos marked Google come from Google Maps contributors. Your photo? Ask us to remove it.

    Avatan is Minnesota's largest nudist club, set on 40 acres of woodland just 30 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The club's own website says it has celebrated over 60 years as a nude-attitude community with a large pool, hot tub, sauna, volleyball and pétanque courts, walking trails, and a well-appointed clubhouse hosting potlucks, dancing, karaoke and trivia. A day or weekend there typically involves swimming, socializing, games, and evening activities; the atmosphere shifts from relaxed and social by day to more intimate after dark, with many guests enjoying private time in cabins or RV sites.

    Reviews are sharply divided. Many first-time visitors praise the warmth of the welcome, the quality of facilities, the beauty of the grounds, and the skill with which the club helps newcomers feel at ease in a nude setting. However, a significant number of recent reviews allege heavy-handed management, arbitrary expulsions over minor disagreements, cliquey dynamics, and safety concerns around behavior in shared facilities.

    Avatan suits couples and families looking for a relaxed, social nudist experience, though prospective members should read recent critical reviews carefully and consider whether the club's governance and community culture align with their values. The extremely positive reviews may reflect genuine positive experiences, but the detailed negative accounts of membership conflicts raise questions worth investigating before committing time and money.

    Who goes
    Couples (including lifestyle-oriented couples), families with children, and singles, mostly from the Minnesota region; ages range from young adults to retirees.
    How opinion has moved
    Opinion has become more polarized from 2024 to 2026, with earlier reviews highly positive and recent reviews including serious allegations of mismanagement and safety issues that contrast sharply with the club's friendliness claims.

    What guests love

    • Reviewers praise the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with visitors reporting that members and staff greet guests warmly and make newcomers feel accepted immediately.
    • The large, well-maintained swimming pool is frequently highlighted as beautiful, clean, and a central social hub where people gather for bingo, volleyball, and conversation.
    • The 40-acre grounds are described as lush, peaceful, and beautifully landscaped, with manicured areas and walking trails through woodland that help guests leave stress behind.
    • Newcomers to social nudity report that the club is excellent at helping them feel comfortable and at ease in a nude environment for the first time.
    • The variety of activities and events—including weekend night dancing, karaoke, trivia, potlucks, and daytime games—keeps the social calendar full and engaging.
    • Several couples praised the quality and charm of the rental cabins, with recently remodeled options offering comfortable, convenient accommodations.

    What guests complain about

    • Multiple reviewers report that management is harsh and vindictive, with members expelled or banned for minor disagreements (such as suggesting vegetarian food options or asking about policies), and membership fees forfeited without refund.
    • Recent visitors describe the community as cliquey and fractured, with favoritism shown to certain members while newcomers and those who question leadership face exclusion or judgment.
    • Guests report concerns about intrusive and inappropriate behavior in shared spaces such as showers, which undermines the safety and comfort expected in a nude environment.
    • Some reviewers describe the facilities as looking dated and neglected, contradicting the positive accounts and raising questions about maintenance standards.
    • The club's mandatory background check policy, while intended for safety, has been criticized as overly stringent (for example, requiring proof of a family member's death before allowing a minor to visit).
    • The club's social media presence and online marketing are described as weak, limiting awareness of Avatan to people who already know about naturism.

  3. Club facts, checked against sources

    0 of 10 facts confirmed by two or more independent sources. Each fact shows who says it. Confirmed = two or more independent sources agree. Prices are per night at the door and change, so check the date.

    Entry, couple
    62 USD Club says Club website · November 2026
    Entry, single woman
    46 USD Club says Club website · November 2026
    Single men
    Some nights only Club says Club website · November 2026
    Dress code
    Towel Club says Club website · November 2026
    Facilities
    Food
    Snacks Club says Club website · November 2026
    Drinks
    Bring your own Club says Club website · November 2026
    Parking
    Free, on site Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
    Wheelchair access
    Yes Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
    Closed for good
    No Club says Club website · November 2026

    Latest reviews from every source

    • 5★ Google reviews · September 2026

      After reading all the reviews one has to wonder if it's just one person writing all the wonderful stuff or if not perhaps there paying people to say something nice?

    • 1★ Google reviews · August 2026

      These guys want proof that my wife has passed and a background check to bring my daughter to swim for a couple hours...what the heck... seriously...

    • 5★ Google reviews · June 2026

      I had a great time there, being only the second time I've been to a nudist place in my life. Everyone was nice and friendly to me. I'd definitely like to come back to it whenever I'm able to. I recommend it for people living in Minnesota.

    • Google Maps · June 2026

      I spent all day there. The pools are nice and warm. Peaceful trails through the woods. Very beautiful place. Will definitely return.

    • 5★ Google reviews · May 2026

      I have a very great felling about this place my 1 time going there so excited

    • 5★ Google reviews · May 2026

      Wonderful place

    • 1★ Google reviews · February 2026

      Avatan boasts beautiful 40-acre grounds, a nice pool, hot tub, sauna, and activities like volleyball—on paper, it looks great. But the reality? A toxic dictatorship run by a pompous doctor-president who can't handle any challenge or perceived slight. He treats paying members as disposable: question a minor thing (like adding a vegetarian potluck option) and you're publicly berated, then expelled. One couple politely…

    • Google Maps · February 2026

      I recently visited Avatan Nudist Club in East Bethel, MN, unfortunately, it was a huge letdown and felt pretty uncomfortable overall.||||The place came across as rundown and neglected—facilities that looked dated and not well-maintained, with a judgmental vibe from some members that made newcomers like us feel out of place right away. There were reports and vibes of intrusive behavior in shared spaces (like showers),…

    Sources we checked

    Review history

    1★2★3★4★5★August 2024September 2026
    Each dot is one dated Google review (14 with stars). The line is the running average.

    Does the owner answer?

    The club's own website and FAQ pages do not show evidence of ownership responding to individual reviews on Google or other platforms; no review responses are visible in the provided data.

    Rating spread

    • 5★79%
    • 4★5%
    • 3★1%
    • 2★3%
    • 1★12%

    Written from the venue's newest Google reviews and its own website. We paraphrase, we never quote guests, and we never name anyone.

    Sources for this text: Google Maps, Google reviews, the club's own website, every review we hold.

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