Shangri La Ranch
Naturist club, New RiverOpen
Shangri La Ranch is open. Rated 4.7★ from 344 Google reviews; the newest review is from November 2026.
- 4.7★Average rating
- 344reviews
- November 2026Newest review
Updated 13 November 2026
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Details
- Mon09:00–17:00
- Tue09:00–17:00
- Wed09:00–17:00
- Thu09:00–17:00
- Fri09:00–17:00
- Sat09:00–17:00
- Sun09:00–17:00
- Status
- Open
- Address
- 44444 N Shangri La Ln, New River, AZ 85087
- Phone
- +1623-465-5959
- Website
- shangrilaranch.com
- Newest review
- November 2026
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Before you go
- Arriving
The resort is gated; if arriving late for camping or RV hookup, phone ahead to arrange entry. Day-pass visitors register between 9 am and 5 pm, with day passes expiring at 7 pm.
- First visit
Staff and regulars are genuinely welcoming to newcomers and help ease inhibitions; the resort's policy explicitly allows guests to clothe or undress at their own pace.
- Dress code
No bathing suits are allowed in the pool, hot tub, or sauna. You must sit on a towel while nude everywhere else on the property.
- Facilities
The resort's own website lists two pools (one heated year-round), hot tub, sauna, volleyball, water volleyball, pickleball, tennis, basketball, horseshoes, hiking trails including a 1.6-mile trail up Daisy Mountain, a gym, children's playground, laundry, clubhouse with fireplace and dance floor, a library, game room, and the Bare Buns Café.
- Food and drink
The Bare Buns Café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with homemade-style food at reasonable prices, according to recent reviews.
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About Shangri La Ranch
Desert grounds with cacti and flagpoles Google Photos marked Google come from Google Maps contributors. Your photo? Ask us to remove it.
Shangri La Ranch is a clothing-optional naturist resort in the Arizona desert near Phoenix, set on spacious grounds with pools, hot tubs, hiking trails, and a full calendar of social events. A typical evening might involve swimming or soaking in the heated pool, dinner at the Bare Buns Café, and socialising at the clubhouse—perhaps with karaoke on Friday or a themed dance on Saturday. The resort welcomes newcomers and long-term visitors alike, with a strongly family-friendly atmosphere where the emphasis is on relaxation and genuine connection rather than anything overtly sexual. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming community and value for money, though some note that accommodation can be basic and the crowd skews older.
The property is well-maintained with year-round heated pools, a sauna, volleyball and water volleyball courts, pickleball, tennis, basketball, horseshoes, and a library of games and books in the clubhouse. The club's own website emphasises that behaviour is a determining factor in length of stay, and sexual misconduct will not be tolerated. Guests must sit on towels while nude, and the resort is a gated community.
This is an ideal retreat for couples and singles serious about naturism who value genuine friendship and community over anything transactional. The 4.7-star rating from 344 reviews speaks to consistent satisfaction, and repeat visitors clearly become devoted to the place.
- Who goes
- Mostly couples and repeat visitors aged 50 and up, with fewer guests in their 20s and 30s, ranging from naturism newcomers to experienced enthusiasts; mostly locals from the Phoenix area.
- How opinion has moved
- Ratings have remained very high and consistent across the review period (2017–2026), with very recent 2026 reviews continuing to be overwhelmingly positive.
- Prices mentioned
- good value compared to other resorts
What guests love
- The genuine warmth and friendliness of both staff and guests, who make newcomers feel comfortable and welcome very quickly.
- Excellent value compared to other naturist resorts, with reasonable room rates and camping options starting at $15 per night.
- The well-maintained pools (including a year-round heated option), hot tub, sauna, and beautiful natural desert hiking trails.
- A full social calendar with regular karaoke nights on Fridays and themed dances on Saturdays, plus daytime activities like volleyball and water sports.
- The atmosphere of genuine relaxation and respect, where guests feel safe and are not stared at or judged.
- The quality of the homemade-style food and reasonable prices at the Bare Buns Café.
What guests complain about
- Basic room accommodation with cheap beds, though recent reviews note the property is undergoing remodelling.
- The spa facilities could use updating, and community showers need modernisation.
- The crowd is noticeably older (average around 50s), which may not suit guests looking for a younger demographic.
- One reviewer noted that the nude car show, formerly a regular event, has not been held in recent years.
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Club facts, checked against sources
1 of 11 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.
- Membership
- Free sign-up Club says Club website · November 2026
- Open on
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Dress code
- Towel Club says Club website · November 2026
- Facilities
- Sauna, Pool, Jacuzzi, Dance floor, Bar, Outdoor area, Showers Club says Club website · November 2026
- Food
- Restaurant Club says Club website · November 2026
- Drinks
- Paid bar Club says Club website · November 2026
- Parking
- Free, on site Club says Club website · November 2026
- Wheelchair access
- Yes Other sources say Google Maps · November 2026
- Typical age
- 50 and over Confirmed Google reviews · October 2026Google Maps · September 2025
- Booking
- Recommended Club says Club website · November 2026
- Closed for good
- No Club says Club website · November 2026
Latest reviews from every source
I have been there it's a great to be free without clothes
Shangri-La in Phoenix is a great value — the price is a steal compared to other nudist resorts. The vibe is chill and relaxed, and the staff are friendly and professional. The crowd skews a bit older than I expected, but that’s not a dealbreaker. I’d definitely go back.
Lifes long, run naked and spread love and wisdom
Had a blast!!!
Fantastic place to relax and meet other Health-minded people
Very cool, very friendly, very comfortable. You havent lived till you've visited...
Rooms are terrible, beds are very cheap, Pools and spa were clean, spa could use an update and the community showers need to be updated. Barebuns Cafe have great food. It's like homemade food, great prices too. Office staff was very nice, café staff extremely nice. Dj and kj were nice, It was nice to be able to walk around nude, I didnt really feel creeped out, everyone looks, just don't gawk and don't judge. Update,…
Beautiful resort.
Sources we checked
- Google Maps 4.7★ from 3446 reviews readnewest January 2026
- Google reviews 10 reviews readnewest November 2026
Review history
Each dot is one dated Google review (16 with stars). The line is the running average. Does the owner answer?
The owner has replied to at least three reviews dating from 2019 and 2017, suggesting responsive management.
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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