Resort is a bit of a stretch of the imagination to describe De Anza Springs Resort. To me, it's more of a glorified camp ground. Be prepared to go about a mile on an extremely dusty, bumpy road once you get off the I-8 offramp. So don't wash your car before this trip. Many different ways of staying. I chose a room that was part of a small 6 room motel section, two of the rooms are wheel chair accessible with a ramp & wheel chair friendly shower. The narrow room was clean. Bed comfortable enough. Heater worked well when outdoor night temperatures went down to the upper 30°F's in late November. Price at about $160 per night was expensive considering it is basic accommodation in the middle of nowhere which was fine with me since I value quiet & silence. Close to Jacumba Hot Springs Resort which is rather classy and was my original goal since Jacumba Restaurant Caravan Lounge, where I was dining, was hosting a pop up dinner by noted Chef Brian Redzikowski. After dinner, I got to soak my feet in the heated, curative sulfur spring pool. Unfortunately, the rather large pool at De Anza Springs does not have those healthful sulfur waters. When I called by phone to make a reservation, Patty was very informative telling me: "There is no internet nor phone access at the locked entry gate to the property. So I should receive the new entry code about a day before the reservation date. If not, be sure to contact the main office which closes at 5pm." I assume that if you anticipate getting there after 5pm, it would be recommended to call the office before the 5pm closure to make arrangements for late arrival. De Anza is good for what it is. Basic accommodations that are adequate. Btw, great star gazing for those astronomically inclined. 3 stars read more

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Really enjoyed the resort. The people were friendly, there were lots of hiking trails and an awesome hot tub. Bartender was kind and good breakfast. I stayed in one of the motel rooms. It was advertised as having a queen bed but actually had a full. So unfortunately me and my partner didn't get much sleep as a queen is as small as we could do while being comfortable. Also the walls are extremely thin. Next time I think I'll just get a tent spot or maybe one of the rvs that you can stay in. read more

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We camped for a long weekend at De Anza Springs. The setting in nature along unique boulder formations, with mountains that look made from rounded out boulders, create a fascinating landscape. The area is prone to wind, so beware of that. All in all we had a great time and really enjoyed taking a dip in their pool and hot tub, and neither of them smelled strongly of chemicals but rather had salt. The vibe is low key, and there are residents who live here also; the ones we met were super kind. It's a great spot for camping, and a rustic resort. read more

I've stayed here before and had a decent experience, so I decided to return for another weekend trip with my family. Unfortunately, the morning of May 31, 2025, completely ruined it -- so much so that I cut our trip short and checked out early. That morning, the woman working on staff made me feel incredibly unwelcome. Her attitude was confrontational, and she seemed to be looking for reasons to single me out. I was with my children and two small dogs (one of which is a service animal), and was doing my best to be respectful and follow the rules. While waiting outside the pool area in the lounge section (as dogs aren't allowed in the gated pool area), I let my dogs relieve themselves, then walked to my car to grab doggie bags. As I was cleaning up, the employee came over and accused me of not picking up after my dogs -- even though I was clearly in the process of doing so. I calmly explained what was happening, but she continued to speak to me in a rude and aggressive way. Soon after, one of my dogs sniffed her as she passed, and she suddenly exclaimed, "Your dog just bit me!" I was right there -- my dog did not bite her, just sniffed her as dogs do. It felt like an overreaction meant to escalate things further. She walked away, then returned yet again to tell me my dogs had to be on leashes. I explained that I was holding both of them in my lap and that they weren't roaming freely -- which is entirely within the rules. She then asked if I even had leashes, which felt unnecessarily accusatory. She also tried to say my dogs weren't allowed in the pool area -- again, they weren't in the pool area. We were sitting clearly outside of it. I had followed all posted rules, yet still found myself being constantly confronted and made to feel like I didn't belong there. Between the false accusations and the overall hostile tone, it became too much. I packed up and left by 9:30 AM that same morning. If you're hoping for a peaceful, pet-friendly stay where you're treated with basic respect, this may not be the place for you. read more

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What a pleasant surprise! Stayed here with my boyfriend in campground and enjoyed all of the amenities : pool, jacuzzi, sauna, bar, restaurant and hiking trails. Plus they are close to the hot springs! Amazing stay ! We'll definitely be back! read more

All of the staff were friendly and informative. Eilene, Jackie, Lawrence and Christine were all very helpful. from check in to check out they made sure we found our space, helped us move a picnic table and checked back in with us to see if we needed anything during our stay. we enjoyed the jacuzzi, pool and showers after 2 long hard days of play in the rocks and mountains. It was a great experience! read more

We drove out mid week to check this place out after reading an article in the reader. It is a clean sprawling desert resort with both sparking clear indoor and outdoor pools and spa. The indoor pool is set up for volleyball. We met the new owners and several full time residents. It is no longer clothing optional and signs are posted that cameras are allowed. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. There is a store in the office and the Everything restaurant/bar is open on weekends as is live music on the outdoor stage. This would definitely make a great private event venue or epic weekend getaway! We will definitely be back!!! read more

I started going here in 2011. This was my favorite place to camp, hike and enjoy the peace and serenity that "was" De Anza Springs. New owners started out by cleaning the place up and updating some amenities BUT now they have gone clothing optional-no AANR membership. There are frequent multi day raves. I knew many of the full time members/residents and the whole area had a sense of community. When I went there a few days ago and asked about my membership renewal, I was told "there is no more membership, everyone pays the new rates." And those are pretty pricey new rates. Dry camping (a spot on the ground) $63.00 a night up from $12.00 for members. Full hookups START at $71,00 per night up from $17.00 for members (maybe they just got the numbers backwards?) Now they are one of the more expensive campgrounds. You do not get anything extra for the premium prices they charge and they still can not seem to maintain the pools and spa. When I was there a few days ago, the 2 pools and spa were closed. That was the last time I will go there. If you like raves and don't care for nature but enjoy no sleep, crowds, LOUD electronic dance music, flashing lights, spending money and dust, then bring your mum or dads fat wallet down to De Anza Springs Ravesort (#Ravesort-that's mine) and party on!!!!! read more

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Love this resort, and I've been to DeAnza many times over the past several years, but the recent ownership change and 'clothing optional' policy also changed the vibe. There's a new crowd showing up for the frequent music festivals and they are not nudists. There's no problem, and they have full access to all the facilities, but it's just a a bit strange seeing so many young, clothed people at DeAnza. The established residents don't particularly like it, but it's ok with us. I see recent reviews describing illicit and bad behavior by this new influx of younger, festival attendees. This concerns me, although I did not see any of it happening during the two recent weekends I was there (Memorial weekend and the Heartbeat Retreat Music Festival; and I cannot comment about YouTopia, when supposedly there were 1000 people on the grounds June 7-11). Mostly, everyone (the 20-35-ish crowd) at the Festival were pleasant and fun, although I did hear music playing late into the night in one camp, by a few inconsiderate kids. The organizers sponsored a pool party on the final day, and that was an interesting mix of mature nudists and younger clothed party-goers, that was a lot of fun. The DJ/music was great, and I didn't mind sharing the pool area (we dressed-up and wore skimpy bathing suits, just for something different and fun, see pics). Some of the facilities were recently upgraded by the new owners (mostly in the The Colony festival area), and that's great, but the other areas are the same as recent years...still well-kept, clean and comfortable. Good. Note: The restaurant is only open in the weekends, but it's great food, and the proprietor is outstanding. There's still/always great hiking trails in all directions, no clothing required, and that's still a big plus with us. We love hiking naked in the wilderness. If the new 20-30-ish 'party' crowd is respectful of the long-time DeAnza residents, nudists and resort guests, then it'll still be an enjoyable place to visit, camp and relax in the sun by the pool. We had a good time at the music festival and pool party, and plan on attending a future event. read more

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friendly people, great hiking, 2 pools, restaurant and large bar with karaoke and pool, and a great bartender!

Another good nudist resort goes textile. I am sure the new owners will make the place inviting as it was to us before. I wish them luck. They bought a great getaway resort. read more

This place is paradise and only 45 min from San Diego. You can almost feel the energy when you're there and the landscapes are gorgeous. Can't wait to be back with my friends to see another event Hit the hiking and hot springs too! read more

The staff here is amazing, overall very good and genuine people. Id like to thank Cody for finding me, and giving me hope at my lowest. Mary for doing her absolute best for my friends. I'll never forget what each and every staff member has done for us. Above and beyond, they even provided delicious food, much needed drinks, and a comfortable RV for us to spend the night. Their help and generosity will forever be remembered. Much love and forever grateful, thank you all ! read more

I can no longer recommend this as a campground. It used to be clothing optional and had gathered a notable following after many years.It survived COVID. Alas,Clothing is now mandatory in all public places and prices are in my judgement way to high. ( unless you think staying in a trailer at the end of a long bumpy dirt road 50 miles away from "civilization " is worth $175 per night or you can bring your own and that is $71 a night. ) All of the residents here (ok, 95%) ,hope the owners regain their senses and return this beautiful place to clothing optional. read more

I've been here several times now and have had a great experience every time. Staff is friendly, helpful, and approachable. We stayed both in the mobile homes and the motel. Both were clean, while the mobile home is a much more private setting. The hiking around DeAnza Resort is as good as locations in Joshua Tree, but way more accessible. Highly recommend! read more

The resort went through big changes, suppressing long term residents that are nudist. Visitors smoke or vape everywhere, including outside and covered pool, jacuzzi and surrounding areas. Management does not react to it. A heavily stoned guy was walking vaping in the pool, fortunately he survived. This was a great place but not any more. The restaurant is closed as barely few people come. Last concert had 8 guests. I hope this place will recover, but it will require changes. read more

No longer a nude resort, use to allow it and use to be Awesome quite well kept and beautiful place with friendly staff and people.

We've been out several times over the last few years, and the resort keeps getting better! Our first couple visits we stayed in the motel, which was nice and clean but pretty basic. Since then, I know they've redone all the rooms to be much cooler (they have different themes) but we haven't stayed in them yet. Since we have a toddler, the tiny homes have been a better location so we can have access to a fridge and kitchen. I would suggest choosing a tiny house close to the pool/restaurant area if you plan on spending time there so it's a quick walk over. We didn't mind the nudists at the resort, but appreciate that with the rule changes we can now use the pool (couldn't before unless you were also nude.) Unless you plan on leaving the resort to go into town, I'd recommend packing plenty of food/snacks or planning to eat at the restaurant as there isn't really anything else close by. We love it there, and love how we can be "off the grid" with just a short drive from SD. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Used to be a wonderful clothing optional resort. Fantastic hiking and sports and great members. Now it suddenly went textile, and no memberships are offered unless you live on grounds. Too bad...we used to enjoy coming in winter. Hopefully they'll rethink this unfortunate new direction! read more

While long time naturists, this was our first time at an official resort. It was simply wonderful. The facility is super clean and well put together. And amazing outdoor lounge in the shade when you need a break from the sun. The pool was the perfect temp and the most important thing was the people. The staff, especially Augie, were super welcoming and informative. The other guests were kind, friendly, supportive and welcoming. We were just there for the day, but hated having to leave and are laying plans for the next adventure. Only thing to note...you have to go down a washboardy dirt road to get there. Totally passable...but we definitely got our car washed afterwards!!! read more

EDIT: BUMP UP - I was offered the opportunity to work Gypsy Fest. I bowed out due to a work obligation. A couple of friends in their 30's went there to volunteer and absolutely RAVED about this place. There is so much to see and do from a nature perspective, which they both took advantage of doing. They also told me that the locals were super nice and helpful regarding hiking and camping options. Thank you De Anza, after hearing about Gypsy Fest, I am going to work it next year! Thank you for treating my friends so kindly. ***************************************************************************************** Having worked in the technology field for most of my life and having worked for a very, very smart Human Factors Engineer early on in PlayStation days, he told me that to keep your mind fresh and full of NEW ideas, be around people of all ages young, old, your own age. Someone here did not give this place that memo and with many Technologists moving to San Diego in droves from the Bay Area, this place will die out if they continue in the way they are going, I am sure of it. My husband and I just pulled out The Reader after our four day at this place, where the owner was interviewed about De Anza. He mentioned that the clothing optional lifestyle was dying out, well Dave there is a reason for that and my husband and I saw that this weekend. We loved the food, the event on NYE was FABULOUS but for you 20 and 30 year olds, until they do something to make this place more youth friendly, not sure I would come here. Gypsy Fest, I may drive up for the day just to see how that all works out. I hope they do well but my husband and I have my doubts. This place is GORGEOUS, surrounded by canyons etc.. But I have to be honest, my husband and I are not ready to play Bingo and being a Manager of a team of young engineers, I doubt they would either. If you are a Boomer and a Pre-Boomer, this is your jam. Enjoy, we did because the great outdoors is beautiful and this place has access to some of the best hiking in Southern California. By the way, please allow for online reservations. Most people, do prefer that as opposed to calling into a lanline. Your front office staff has better things to do. LOL read more

Went to a Reggae festival last weekend that was awesome. I know it may feel intimidating or strange to visit a clothing optional resort.. but once you get there you feel at ease. We did not "go nude" but everyone was still welcoming and very friendly. Beautiful views, breathtaking hiking, modern bar, great food at the restaurant and definitely a must visit SD spot! Awesome photo o read more

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I spent the weekend here and it was great. The staff is very courteous and helpful and the food in the Manzanita Diner was great. She was able to get food out in a reasonable amount of time. Jay, the bartender, was great and kept the tunes going. Thank you to all. read more

We spent a long weekend here and it was fantastic. Due to the heat, we spent most of the time at the pools, indoor and outdoor. Our friends rented a pet-friendly RV but we stayed at their hotel. The hotel was clean, air conditioned and comes equipped with small fridge & microwave. We didn't eat at the restaurant, we brought a lot food and cooked it on our friend's Trager grill or inside their 5th-wheel. Since we tend to overdue everything, we brought it all down to the common area patio and shared with other guests. The best part of our stay was the warm welcome we received from the other visitors, permanent residents and everyone who worked here. If you have never been to a clothing optional resort, this is a good place to start. I cannot stress enough how comfortable an environment it is, "non-judgmental" is the word everyone used. The pools & hot tub have the no clothing rule but other areas people are dressed or undressed in whatever they are comfortable in. From our most recent experience, going during one of their event weekends wasn't that great. We paid for our hotel, the daily membership fee, then we were charged $65 a piece for the event. There were supposed to be 3 days of bands and vendors. I think one or more of the bands didn't show, there was one great vendor doing henna and massages but not much else, so it really wasn't worth the fees. I'd rather just spend the money in their bar or tipping the guy selling those awesome frozen margaritas by the pool and having their awesome DJ Richie play music. The best part of our stay was taking a vacation away from our cell phones and computers. I've never slept so well as I did those 4 days. The sunsets are breathtaking and the night sky is full of stars. If you venture out, you may encounter bunnies, bats, tarantulas, snakes~ nothing too scary. This is a peaceful resort and we can't wait for our next visit! read more

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Food Service. As always the food is great, Ralph does a great job. The management needs to bring in help on big weekends. Wait times of over a hour is unacceptable. Being told at 9am that there not taking anymore breakfast orders,Kitchen opening a hour and 20 mins late for dinner service. It is all unacceptable. We love this place, we enjoy the food. This is not a critique of ralph. It is to management, bring on more staff for big weekends. Update. Had to bump down to 1 stars. Seeing the office girl Kim almost get in a fist fight with one of the customers. Again I don't know what happened to the quality of service this weekend. We will continue to come here, but I can not adequately express my disappointment this weekend. Staff memebers ready to fight customers, crappy remixed dance music blasting loud enough to hear 1/2 a mile away. Food service. Overall I'm not pleased and plan on asking for a refund read more

Great Stay! We read mixed reviews and took a chance and went to DeAnza Springs Resort. We are so happy we did! From checking in with Kim (who is also the bartender) to the room, to the property and the hiking trails. It was all amazing. So much better than we were expecting! The cafe was okay, the selection was limited. But chef Darrel was so friendly, personable and a great cook! We wished the cafe are the bar were open for dinner Sunday, but it didn't really impact our stay. Behind the bar Kim was awesome! She remembered our names and our drinks for our entire stay. Kim also hooked us up with the best hiking trails. Everyone we encountered that worked at the resort was great, but Kim and Darrel really made our vacation more enjoyable!! The hiking trail map we got from the front desk is wildly unreadable, and desperately needs to be redone. (That was our biggest complaint.) Fortunately, the residents are super nice and friendly. They gave us lots of places to hike, and suggestions for local dining off property. Everyone we met was easy to talk too and very inviting. My wife mentioned several times how comfortable she felt moving about the property and lounging by the pool. (Meaning no pervy men leering, trying to talk to her or hanging around.). This is very important to us. Overall, we had a great trip and highly recommend this property for families, couples and single women. We are looking forward to returning and hitting the hiking trails we missed. read more

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Such a quiet, but expansive resort located in the high desert of Jacumba. If you haven't done your research, this is a clothing optional resort. The road to get out here is a dirt one, but well fitted and very wide. There are some permanent residents but they also have spots regularly open. Quite the pleasant and jolly bunch! Makes you appreciate their no judgement lifestyle. We opted to park our cars inside the resort versus leaving them on the side of the road while we hiked out to the Goat Canyon Trestle. If you choose to park here, just know they ask that you check-in at the office first. After buzzing through the gate, follow the signs to find the Office. The fee is $5 and they usually collect your names and car license numbers, sometimes your DL# as well. The office opens at 8am on the weekends, so no one will check you in until then. You might reconsider if you want to hike earlier than that. The person manning the office still wasn't in when we sauntered in at 8am, but the kind man at the cafe collected our info. Just note-- it seems that clothing must be worn in communal spaces especially where there is food so you might not see any nekkid people. :) After checking in, drive to the northwest side of the resort to find the trail head for Goat Canyon Trestle. You can either follow the railroad off to the west side, or opt to cut through on the Carrizo Gorge Creek Trail. There are other hiking trails in the resort, so DO enjoy your stay! As a note-- the railroad is technically private property and you could be cited for walking on or approaching it within 15 feet. However, the railroad hasn't been operating for some time, so I don't think MTS really regulates. That may change soon, so be wary! read more

Great place to get rid of the unsightly tan lines , it took me one visit before I realized that this is where I need to be , great people and place all around read more

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During recent festival, karnival of the arts, I personally witnessed open sex acts, open drug use and unsanitary pool conditions. I went to the office 4x in 24 hours to make them aware of what's happening as this was at the time an AANR park (nudist organization) and offensive behavior. Only once did anyone come out of the office to confront a couple nearly having penatrative sex on pool lounge chair. The office manager sent her husband out to route the quests back to their campsite to finish I assume what they started. I wrote the owner a letter and meet with him and my wife. He didn't address the issues but did make a lot of excuses about how the park was learning, can't afford security and effectively if we didn't like the new direction we should GTFO in a nice covertly hostel way. At the recent labor day weekend pool party the other owner KC was the guest dj. His play list included a song whose lyrics glorified inappropriate touching of children. At the time there were 8 families with children listening on the pool deck. See photo below. . IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN STAYING HERE, BUYING AN IMPROVED SPOT OR RENTING DIG DEEPER. MAKE YOUR OWN OPINION BUT BE INFORMED. With a degree in marketing and creative use of photoshop the images on the net and vibe don't match reality. There is a very hostal environment from management and most residents in attendance at most recent townhall meeting. My wife and I can no longer support and are leaving this facility. read more

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So sad. No longer a clothing optional resort. This was a place me and my family would go to to enjoy naturism. No more "sun on your buns" but a stark and growing reminder of how excessively modest people have become. read more

Sad to see De Anza Springs Resort in final death throe. New ownership is going down in flames. Facilities are in increasing need of repair, and safety violations like steps to the pool are simply chained off, blocked and forgotten. We're told we shouldn't have complained about them. Pool is always swarming with bees, flying, floating and caked on surfaces. Stings are common. 3.5' deep hot tub is so cloudy that you can't see the bottom. Indoor pool smells like a s s. Once restaurant gets a couple orders to work, subsequent orders take 1+ hours to fill. Entertainment schedule is down to about one weekend in eight. Weak/unreliable WI-FI signal possible only in office area. Same braintrust that brought you this has suddenly determined that policing a dress code will turn this trailer park into the get rich quick engine they imagined when they bought it. A 25 year old man hiking clothed dropped dead of heat exhaustion in July 2023. So come on out to De Anza Springs Resort with your outfits and piggy banks and make Luke rich real soon - he ain't gonna be here much longer. read more

I love this place! From the hiking to the food it's a great place to relax and let the stress of the city life fall off your shoulders. Lots of great places to explore. Temple Peak has an energy you can feel when your up close. I recommend this place to anyone looking for something a little different. The sleeping accommodations are nice and the people are friendly! read more

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The front desk people were helpful and friendly. Check-in was a breeze. The area in general was clean and well kept. I wasn't there long enough to use all of the facilities. There were only a few things that stopped me from giving it 5 stars. First, a lot of people these days are sensitive to fragrances. They might consider using fragrance-free laundry detergent and cleaners. I had trouble sleeping and woke up with a terrible headache because of the smell on the sheets. My other concern was the lack of window covering on all the windows in the trailer. I was a woman, traveling alone and didn't like that the bedroom window and one of the main area windows had no curtains or blinds for night time privacy. I liked that my phone didn't work and had no WiFi. Really gave me an opportunity to unplug. I would definitely stay there again. read more

Visited this resort & was very impressed. Go see the beautiful girl Judith at the office. WOW

We unfortunately missed a chance to stay here because online reviews gave us the impression that it was under construction and all of the facilities were closed. We stopped by to see for ourselves and will definitely return on a future trip. It is essentially a large RV park in a spectacular setting in a bowl surrounded by low mountains. They have a number of park models available to rent, or you can bring your own rig. There's also a very large common area, with a library/game room, a cafe and a restaurant. Laundry facilities and wifi are available onsite. It's not a fancy "spa" by any means, but looks comfy enough and the prices are very reasonable for California. Being able to hike from camp is very appealing. Winter may not be the best time to visit -- the large pool is 85 degrees and the single hot tub is 102 -- but we look forward to staying here on a future trip to Anza Borrego. read more

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DeAnza Springs is a very nice clothing optional resort east of San Diego. My wife and I travelled from the NW and stayed there for a few weeks in our RV in Mar of 2019. We had a full hook up site that was close to the club house, pools, hot tubs, etc. We were able to use the indoor heated pool during this time of year and it was quite nice. The outdoor pool was not heated so we were not able to try it out in Mar. The outdoor hot tub was great though and we used it often. The clubhouse, restaurant and bar were nice options. We did visit the restaurant a few times and the chef was quite flexible and able to make us some good meals. The wifi access in the campground area was great. We were able to do all work related tasks like video conferencing and we were able to stream movies in the evening when we wanted. This was really nice as it allowed us to stay at the resort longer while we were able to easily work remotely. We loved the nude hiking in the surrounding mountains among the beautiful huge boulders. There are plenty of nice trails and some include names of the various plants/cactus found in this area. Overall there are plenty of options for getting some great exercise. The only issue is that we wish the resort was located at a lower altitude so that it was a bit warmer in the spring time when we like to visit...but I assume the folks that visit in the summer really appreciate this higher altitude. :) Overall we found DeAnza to be a really nice resort and will definitely be back when we can spend even more time. read more

Pretty cool place, been coming here for a couple months and have already seen all the great things happening here. The customer service has Improved drastically in the last week thanks to some staff changes. read more

I stay 2 nights at the resort and I got to say it was very quiet very serene lots of hiking trails and everyone There was so nice I had a great time will be back again soon... read more

Being that I'm no stranger to the nude beaches of Blacks and San O, I decided to take it up a notch and check out a nudist resort. It wasnt really the resort I wanted to check out but the miles of nude hiking available there. As I reached the entrance to the resort, I was presented with a closed gate that I had to buzz in for. Bzzzzzzz. "Main Office, How can I help you?". "I'd like to check out the resort with my 1 day pass for new visitors". "Ok, see you at the front office" Gates open and I drive in. The resort resembles desert campgrounds with several mobile homes, RV's, shacks, lining the seemingly unorganized maze of dirt roads. Not as developed as I imagined it. I thought it would be like a mobile home community setup for some reason. Don't get me wrong, that's what was stuck in my head. Overall, its a nice place. Driving to the main office, I passed several people whom surprisingly were not FULLY nude. Again my miconception about how nudists were. I arrived to the main office to check in, ahhh, here is the meat and potatoes of the resort! Nude, semi clothed, and clothed people were entering/exiting the main building. As I entered the front door ALOT more nude people here just acting normal. I walk up to the front desk and was greeted by 2 nice women with smiles. They were clothed, probably to interact with visitors, vendors, and the like and keep them at a comfortable level. I tell them this is my first time here and one of the ladies responds "Oh you're a Virgin!!" Yep. They collect some information about me and I am greeted by another friendly lady to give me a tour. I was not asked to remove my clothes for the tour which again, i thought I might have had to. They show me the lounge areas, cafeteria, dance hall, the 2 pools (1 heated the other not), and the spa. The poeple that were in the clubhouse were mostly older men, a few older women, and 1 or 2 minors. After the tour, Im off to do whatever I please... So I head out for some nude hiking before it gets too hot. Get to what I think is the one of the trailheads and begin stripping down to prep myslef for some nude Hiking. Hat- check, sunblock - check, snacks - check, knife - check (just in case I meet some unfriendly furry friends), Water - check, extra water - check, gatorade - check, shorts - I think I'll just leave em in the car. MMkay I think Im ready to go. So Im standing on the trail head and Im trying to find my path. I can only follow each path so far until its greeted with rocks upon boulder upon rock and more boulders. Ok.. so its this kind of hiking. I start my acsent and once I get high enough , I find that there was an easier way in about a few hundred yards from where I parked. Aw @#*&! Oh well, this way was fun too. The trails are surrounded by your typical desert furniture; Cactus, sand, the brush that has those little spears that always get into your socks, and tons of rocks. Its a great feeling to be walking around nude out in the open just watch out for all the hazards. After I reach the top the terrain flattens out and there is a slight downhill trek I had to make and eventually a wash I can follow. Its beautiful scenery if you can appreciate desert landscape. Its also dead silent except for the noise that you make when you walk. I wasnt sure where I shouldve went to see the best these trails had to offer. I just wanted to test it out first. BTW, please let me know where these spot are so I can map it out on my next trip. After walking a few miles or so and taking pics along the way, I check my water levels and decide I should begin heading back. I take the "easier" route back which still required a little boulder traversing and decide to take a few breathers under some nice shaded holes created by the boulders leaning up on one another. Once I got back to where I started, I just decided to "Cool down" by just taking my time a walking to the clubhouse from the trail head (about couple hundred yards). Head back through the main office and head straight to the showers (mmm cold showers). I just realized then that another benefit of the nudist resort is that I didnt need to bring any clothes to the shower and I could just air dry off while I continue to cool down. At this time there was alot more people in the club house than before. More men, AND more women, all going about their regular business, conversations, whatever. One thing I did notice is that for the time I went there. I did not see any minorities, no black people,Mexican people, asian.. .nothing. At the nude beaches, you see all kinds of different backgrounds. I guess resorts are a different story. Its wasnt a problem that I was the only minority just an observation. Everyone seemed to be friendly and helpful whenever I talked with them. Its just like being around regular textiles.. just without clothes which you dont even realize after a while. read more

DeAnza Springs Resort - Where did the trail go? - Hiking Near Me - Jacumba, California

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For years, San Diego used to have two nudist clubs, however, since The Swallows in El Cajon closed a few years ago, De Anza Springs is the only act in town. That said, it's a pretty decent venue, complete with a restaurant and full bar, two pools, jacuzzi, weight area and, of course, volleyball. The surrounding land is full of native archaeological sites complete with petroglyphs and metates, and the best part is that you can hike to all of them in the nude as well and they have guidebooks available for reference at the main clubhouse. I only get out there occasionally these days, but whenever I've gone the place has seemed mostly deserted. The permanent residents, for the most part, appear to be friendly retirees of the desert loner variety and the day/weekend users seem to be more of a younger mixed crowd. They also have an active schedule of themed parties and events which seem to bring everyone out of the woodwork from the surrounding trailers and camping areas when they are put on. Although it is a bit of a drive from San Diego, you can make a day trip out of it. Basically, just head east on I-8 for about an hour and take the Jacumba exit. Double back on the frontage dirt road at the gas station by the exit and you're there. There are signs for it around the area as well. I would also highly recommend it as a first time experience for anyone who has ever thought about trying nude recreation. It is a safe environment for all people and it is NOT a sex club! Inappropriate behavior is not permitted and anyone engaging in anything out of line - whether it be an unwanted come-on or overt sexual activity will be removed. Be sure to bring sunscreen and remember that, since it is in the desert, it can get really hot - especially during the Summer. read more