Campers In The Nude
Anyone who goes camping in the nude. Be it a tent, trailer. or bus -- just like camping.
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Looking For Advice about operating a campground.
Return to DiscussionsI assume that all campers know about Hipp Camp. I own a lakefront vacant lot near Daytona Beach, Florida. It i s about 2 acres. I have tried advertising it on Hipp Camp to attract any campers that must be totally self contained. I understand that is called boondocking. I started at $25 dollars a night. I lowered now to $13 a night . I have had zero booking. I have no electric, no bathroom, no running water, Is boondocking a myth? Does anyone have a suggestion for me? This is not advertised anywhere as clothing optional but it could be and would be if I could book someone that preferred nude. I can only accommodate six to eight spots I am hoping to get some of these amenities in the future . Our county is ver y strict with building permits. Can not get electric without a structure, house. This place is twenty miles out of town with a 8 foot fence. Check it out and help me out with a suggestion https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/florida-lady-winona-s-camp-y0zhv90v
Hello,
Kudos on wanting to create new camping/nudist camping! Having been in Florida for over 45 years (having a bit of a real estate background) and having decades of RVing under my belt, it's safe for me to say that "land use rules" (state, county, or local) will be your biggest obstacle!
My educated guess? If the county doesn't allow improvements (well, septic, electric) without a building, then it's highly likely that zoning and land use rules exist (and are eventually enforced). IMO, investing in such improvements is too risky without proper permits.
As to boondocking, not many campers want to stop/stay in unknown, or not well-lit, or unpaved, or overly secluded places. As to liability, well, I'm no expert. Would I want to rent space on my land without insurance? I would not.
That said, I believe there is very much demand for affordable places for nudists to spend time among friends. It might be, that a land-lease venture would be a way to get things going. If you own the land, consider making it available to, say, a non-landed club wanting to start a small nudist resort.
Pooled resources could be enough to build a "clubhouse" with water, electric, and septic system. Other improvements would certainly follow. Fencing, some security lighting, and some social media could get things humming.
But, first, find out what the county and locals will allow -- or not allow.
Best of luck on you great idea!
Derek