Blue Lake
Naturist club, ErieOpen
Blue Lake is open. Rated 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews; the newest review is from September 2026.
- 4.6★Average rating
- 52reviews
- September 2026Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Status
- Open
- Address
- 10430 Cooper Rd, Erie, IL 61250
- Phone
- +1309-507-6897
- Website
- bluelakeresort.org
- Newest review
- September 2026
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Before you go
- Parking
Park your car in designated areas only, and undress at your vehicle before heading to the facilities.
- Arriving
The club's own website recommends contacting the office before arrival and choosing a nice-weather weekend for your first visit; members will offer tours and help you settle in.
- Privacy
Campsites and yards are private; respect other guests' space and do not walk across their property.
- First visit
New visitors often feel nervous about nudity, but reviewers consistently report that discomfort disappears within 30 minutes once you stop wrapping yourself in your towel and simply join in.
- Dress code
This is a clothing-optional resort: everyone is expected to be nude at all times, except during cold weather, sunburn, or medical need; underwear is not considered outerwear and is prohibited.
- At the door
A brief background check is required; call the office in advance to arrange your visit and, if staying in one of the three motel rooms or cabin, to make a reservation.
- Facilities
The club's own website lists a screened clubhouse, large sunning deck, chlorinated swimming pond with sandy beach, whirlpool, volleyball courts, horseshoes, shuffleboard, petanque, children's playground, snack bar, and motel or camping options.
- Food and drink
The snack bar operates on an honor system, so bring cash; the clubhouse also stocks beverages and snacks.
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About Blue Lake
Outdoor grounds with trees and pavilion 
Outdoor swimming pond with landscaped grounds Google 
Waterside deck with loungers and amenities Google Photos from the venue's own website, bluelakeresort.org. Photos marked Google come from Google Maps contributors. Your photo? Ask us to remove it.
Blue Lake Resort is a family-oriented naturist campground on 20 acres in Northwestern Illinois, about 30 miles northeast of the Quad Cities, operating from early May through early October. The club's own website emphasizes body acceptance and wholesome nude recreation for couples, families, and singles. A typical visit involves checking in, undressing at your car, and spending your time on the large sunning deck, in the chlorinated pond with sandy beach, at the whirlpool, or playing volleyball, horseshoes, or other activities—all while unclothed. The atmosphere is genuinely welcoming: reviewers consistently mention feeling at home immediately, even on their first visit, and say that discomfort about nudity fades within 30 minutes. The place suits anyone curious about naturism, from nervous first-timers to seasoned nudists, and couples in their 20s to those rediscovering the lifestyle after years away.
What makes Blue Lake stand out is the warmth of the community. Multiple reviews describe feeling welcomed by fellow guests, many of whom offer tours or tips. The facilities are well-maintained: a clubhouse with snacks and drinks (honor-system payment), a whirlpool, clean swimming pond, volleyball courts, motel rooms, and camping with hookups. Activities happen year-round, from regular games to special events like weddings and a 5K run. The rural setting—surrounded by farmland with walking trails—adds to the peaceful, private atmosphere.
With a 4.6-star rating from 52 reviews, the consensus is strong: this is a safe, respectful place to experience body freedom. New visitors are encouraged to call ahead and visit on a nice weekend. The only consistent advice is to bring a towel and sunglasses, leave your clothes behind, and jump in—reviewers promise you'll forget you're nude within an hour.
- Who goes
- Couples (including young couples in their 20s), single visitors, and families; a mix of first-timers and experienced naturists from the region and beyond.
- How opinion has moved
- Opinion has remained consistently positive across reviews from 2024 to 2026, with no decline in enthusiasm or satisfaction.
- Dress code
- Clothing-optional
What guests love
- Guests are genuinely welcomed and feel at home immediately, even on their first naturist experience.
- The natural setting includes a scenic trail around the property and peaceful, shaded areas on 20 acres surrounded by farmland.
- The swimming pond is clean and chlorinated with a sandy beach, and the whirlpool is a popular relaxation spot.
- The large sunning deck and multiple activities—volleyball, horseshoes, games, and special events—keep the atmosphere fun and engaging.
- Discomfort about nudity disappears quickly; reviewers find that after 30 minutes, being nude feels natural and unself-conscious.
- The facility is family-friendly, safe, and maintains a respectful, wholesome environment without sexual overtones.
What guests complain about
- The motel rooms and cabin are described as fairly basic, with shared bathroom facilities rather than private en-suite bathrooms.
- Some uncertainty exists about what to wear when checking in or moving around the property before fully committing to nudity.
- The season is relatively short, running only from early May to early October.
- A background check is required, which may deter some last-minute visitors.
- It is a true nudist resort, not clothing-optional, so there is no flexibility if you change your mind about being nude.
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Club facts, checked against sources
0 of 7 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.
- Single men
- Every night Other sources say Google Maps · September 2024
- Open on
- Saturday, Sunday Club says Club website · November 2026
- Dress code
- Casual Club says Club website · November 2026
- Facilities
- Pool, Jacuzzi, Bar, Lockers, Showers Club says Club website · November 2026
- Smoking
- Not inside Club says Club website · November 2026
- Wheelchair access
- Yes Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Typical age
- Mixed Other sources say Google reviews · August 2024
Latest reviews from every source
Pretty good for my first experience at a nudist club. Everybody was pretty warm and welcoming. It really likes the little trail that went along the berm around the outside of the property.
Camp resort for real folk... with open minded ideas.
Family friendly. Safe. Fun games and events.
Very nice place to relax without clothes!
I found this treasure in the country for a first and one-day visit and loved it! There is a large deck for sunning, a chlorinated pond with a sand beach, a small indoor hot tub, a stocked clubhouse with food and beverages on the honor system and wifi and TV, and many available activities.|Everyone here is so friendly and welcoming. i look forward to returning shortly for a one week stay in one of their motel units. |…
I was passing through avoiding Chicago traffic.|I wanted a new experience.|I told my wife I was going to spend the night at a nude campground.|“Have a great time”, was all she said.|Having been a “Home Nudist” and lovers of nude hot springs out west, I wasn’t sure what to expect.|This is a Nude Resort, not Clothing Optional. Do I take my clothes if before I check in? At my campsite? I was overthinking again.|Irma(?)…
I've wanted to try Blue Lake since I found out about it, over twenty years ago. My life situation changed recently, and I decided it was time to finally go. ||First, I inquired as to their policy regarding unattached males. To my relief and delight, I was told I was welcome, as long as I followed the rules and was respectful. That wouldn't be a problem.||As soon as I got there and in the required attire, I was home.…
Me and my wife (we are in our 20s)stayed here a total of 4 nights and we loved it! Will definitely be returning next summer hopefully for longer. Everyone was respectful great hospitality and they actually had 2 weddings there. What a wonderful place to go and let yourself be free only being 30 minutes from the quad cities!
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 4.6★ from 524 reviews readnewest May 2025
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest September 2026
What Google reviewers talk about
cabin · 3family friendly · 3relaxing atmosphere · 2quiet place · 2friendly staff · 7events · 2resort · 3camping · 3people · 3naturist · 2
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (14 with stars). The line is the running average. Does the owner answer?
The owner does not visibly respond to individual reviews, but the club's own website actively encourages new visitors to call the office beforehand and emphasizes a welcoming, safety-focused approach.
Rating spread
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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