Cypress Cove
Kissimmee, Florida, USA
One of America’s largest and most famous nudist resorts, a lively lakeside getaway near Orlando.
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Cypress Cove is one of America’s largest and most famous nude resorts, on a lake near Kissimmee in central Florida, about an hour from Orlando. It is fully clothes-free, with two pools, a lakeside restaurant, the well-known Cheeks bar, and a wide range of sports. Accommodation runs from lakeside camping to villas. It is ideal for anyone who enjoys a friendly social atmosphere and anyone who wants to mix nude days with Orlando’s theme parks.
resort type
Large Campground
dress code
Clothes-Free
budget
Mid-range
When to visit
Year-Round
THE DESTINATION
THE DESTINATION & where to find it
Cypress Cove is a large nudist resort on the shore of a private lake near Kissimmee, in central Florida. It has grown into one of the biggest and best-known clothes-free resorts in the United States.
The resort splits into two main areas. The central area holds two swimming pools, Cheeks bar, shops, a gym, a game room, a jacuzzi, and a playground. One pool, next to Cheeks, is the social pool. The other, further out, is the quieter one.
The second area is the lakeside. Swimming is allowed in a marked part of the lake, and this side has the signature lakeside restaurant, a beach, and space for campfires at night. Sports like tennis, pickleball, and golf are a short walk away. Clean, well-kept grounds are a point of pride across the whole resort.
THE EXPERIENCE
THE EXPERIENCE & what to expect
Cypress Cove is a social place. A calendar of activities and big events, including the annual Nude-A-Palooza, draws people looking for a clothes-free getaway from across the country and beyond. The pace is yours to set. You can join the crowd around the social pool and Cheeks bar, or settle by the lake with a book and a campfire.
Cheeks bar is almost as well known as the resort itself, serving food and drinks through the day and into the night. The lakeside restaurant is the classier option, with its own menu and entertainment, and nude remains the usual dress code even there. If you like a cocktail, ask for the Yellow Rose.
Days can be as full or as slow as you want. Between pool time, there is a gym, a games room, cornhole, tennis, pickleball, and golf. The lake adds a beach and open-water swimming in a designated area.
Accommodation covers a wide range. Campers can pick unserviced tent sites right by the lake or serviced sites around the resort, and the shower and toilet blocks are kept spotless, with outdoor showers that stand out. For more comfort, there are hotel rooms and villas. The villas are well designed, with a roomy sitting area, kitchen, large bathroom, a bedroom with two beds, and a private terrace. Some villas are adapted for guests with a disability.
WHO THIS IS FOR
WHO SHOULD GO & who should not
Great for
- ✓ Anyone who enjoys a social clothes-free atmosphere, events, and a lively bar scene
- ✓ Travellers combining nude days with Orlando theme parks
- ✓ Campers and RV owners wanting a lakeside pitch
- ✓ Winter visitors escaping colder northern climates
not ideal if
- ✕ You want a small, quiet retreat
- ✕ You want an ocean beach, since swimming is in the resort lake
- ✕ You want to reach it without a car, as public transport is limited
practical
GETTING THERE & what to know
getting there
Orlando International Airport is the most convenient arrival point, with a huge range of flights inside and outside the United States. From Orlando, Cypress Cove is about a 1 to 1.5 hour drive. Flying into Fort Lauderdale or Miami is possible too, but that means a 3 to 4 hour drive.
A rental car is the best option, and every major rental company has an airport office. An Uber from Orlando airport runs about 75 to 100 US dollars. From Orlando, take the 417 South towards Kissimmee, then head to Pleasant Hill Road, which leads to the resort. Public buses can reach the area, but they are not a practical way to get to Cypress Cove.
where to stay
Cypress Cove has a broad mix of accommodation across the mid-range. Campers choose between unserviced tent sites by the lake and serviced sites around the resort, with very clean facilities. For more comfort, there are hotel rooms and villas. The villas have a sitting area, kitchen, large bathroom, a two-bed bedroom, and a private terrace, and some are adapted for guests with a disability. Book ahead for the winter high season, when snowbirds arrive.
when to go
Florida’s mild winter makes Cypress Cove a strong cool-season getaway. From late autumn into spring, the weather is comfortable and the resort fills with snowbirds from the northern United States and Canada. This is the busiest and most social time.
Summer is hot and humid, with afternoon storms common, though the pools and lake help. Big events like Nude-A-Palooza pull large crowds on their dates. For the liveliest scene, aim for winter. For a quieter stay, the shoulder months bring more space.
what to know
Cypress Cove is fully clothes-free, and nude is the normal dress code everywhere, including both restaurants. Staff are professional and keep a close eye on behaviour.
The resort is large, and the two pools have distinct moods: one social, one quiet. A car is close to essential for reaching the theme parks, the coast, and the nude beaches on the Space Coast. Book early for winter, the peak clothes-free season in Florida.
plan your visit
Book at Cypress Cove
Book through the resort website, by email, or by phone. Reserve early for the winter high season.
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FACILITIES & amenities
●Pools
Two pools. The one by Cheeks bar is the social pool, the other further out is quieter.
●Cheeks bar
Serves food and drinks through the day and into the night. The social heart of the resort.
●Lakeside restaurant
Cypress Cove's signature restaurant, with its own menu and entertainment. Nude is still the usual dress code.
●Lake
Swimming allowed in a designated area. Beach and campfire space on the shore.
beyond the resort
NEARBY VISITS
Orlando International Airport (MCO)1 to 1.5 hr drive
Walt Disney Worldabout 30 min drive
Apollo Beach and Playalinda (nude beaches)about 1.5 hr drive
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FAQ
most asked questions
Is Cypress Cove suitable for first-time clothes-free experience?
Yes. It is welcoming and well run, with a mix of social and quiet spaces. Newcomers can ease in by the quieter pool or the lake before joining the busier scene around Cheeks bar. Being fully clothes-free, there is no confusion about the dress code.
Is Cypress Cove family-friendly?
Yes. It has a children's playground, lots of activities, and professional staff who watch behaviour closely. It is a large resort that caters to a range of ages. Many guests are couples and long-time visitors, especially in winter.
What is the best time of year to visit Cypress Cove?
Late autumn to spring is best, with mild Florida weather and the liveliest, most social atmosphere as snowbirds arrive. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon storms. Big events like Nude-A-Palooza draw large crowds on their dates.
How do I get to Cypress Cove from Orlando?
Orlando International Airport is about a 1 to 1.5 hour drive away. Rent a car and take the 417 South towards Kissimmee, then Pleasant Hill Road to the resort. An Uber runs at about 75 to 100 US dollars.
Is nudity required at Cypress Cove?
The resort is fully clothes-free, and nude is the usual dress code everywhere, including both restaurants. You can cover up for warmth or comfort when needed.
Is there a beach at Cypress Cove?
There is no ocean beach, but the resort has a lakeside beach and swimming is allowed in a marked part of the lake. For the sea, the space coast nude beaches are about 1.5 hours away.
