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**This is a clothing optional campground with a membership fee**
Lupin Lodge features majestic views of the Sequoias and Coastal Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. You will find a superb micro-climate that is conveniently located 15 minutes from Los Gatos in a secluded, gated location that ensures privacy. Enjoy the refreshing waters of the pool and hot tub. Activity oriented people will enjoy nude nature hikes on 110 wooded acres with many mountain trails, or a game of volleyball or tennis on the recently renovated courts. As the sun goes down, enjoy delicious dining by Chef Michelle at “Nourish at Lupin” our new restaurant. Wish to stay overnight? Consider reserving one of our charming furnished Yurts for overnight accommodations. Lupin also offers camping alternatives for people who bring their own tent or RV. Yoga, volleyball tournaments, family activities, dances, concerts and other entertainment. Big shade trees, green lawns, sun decks with umbrellas. Natural wildlife, a friendly staff. Art Classes every other Saturday with many of the results scattered throughout the Lupin grounds. Open daily and year-round.
Driving HIGHWAY 17 Southbound
Please use the Bear Creek Road exit off Highway 17 for safety when visiting Lupin!
From: Los Gatos, San José, San Francisco and greater Bay Area.
Take the Bear Creek Road exit from Hwy 17 (a sharp right turn off the freeway).
At the top of the exit, turn right to drive over the freeway. Once across the freeway, stop and turn right onto Old Santa Cruz Highway.
Drive on curvy Old Santa Cruz Hwy for approximately 1-mile to Aldercroft Heights Road.
Turn Left onto Aldercroft Heights Road and continue for approximately 1/2 mile until you come to a T-Section after the concrete bridge and make a right.
Turn left at the address sign 20600.
Take this one-lane driveway road about 1/4 mile and you will arrive at the Lupin gate.
Driving HIGHWAY 17 Northbound
From: Santa Cruz
Traveling on Highway 17 North, turn right at the Idylwild Drive exit.
Drive on Idylwild about a 1/2 mile to Old Santa Cruz Highway. Stop and turn left.
About 100 yards turn right onto Aldercroft Heights Road and continue for approximately 1/2 mile until you come to a T-Section after the concrete bridge and make a right.
Turn left at the address sign 20600.
Take this one-lane driveway road about 1/4 mile and you will arrive at the Lupin gate.
Membership required plus camping fees.
Membership levels vary.
Lupin is a welcoming and sweet community of hippies young and old. I love that it's clothing optional in a very relaxed and family friendly way. It's a rare thing to be able to sunbathe nude and not worry about who might be around. It's wonderful to feel comfortable in one's own skin and see others just as comfortable. Lupin is lovely place to relax and is a great base camp for adventures in Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas for hiking, climbing and biking. At Lupin itself you can enjoy the pool, hot tub, tennis court, volleyball court and all the activities the staff organize. I've been to Lupin three times and I look forward to going back soon.
My partner and I (both 27 year olds, and queer) had an amazing experience all around. Great food, clean facilities, and kind and thoughtful management. We car camped knowing that we'd want to spend ample time exploring the grounds. We hiked in the morning, swam in the afternoon, and enjoyed expansive views, and kind, genuine, and interesting company. This community isn't for everyone, but if you're looking for an authentic naturist experience, look no further.
My boyfriend and I spent 3 nights in a Yurt at the Lupin Lodge. We had an absolutely amazing time!!! The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind. There’s a chef who works the weekends, she was exceptionally amazing. She whipped us up personalized meals/ drinks. All the food was fresh and delicious. This was our first time at a clothing optional resort and the vibe was so friendly/ welcoming/ non-judgmental. We would definitely recommend a visit to this wonderful place. And we will back again soon!
Amazing place to go to, had a chill and relaxed few hours when I came today. Staff were super nice and friendly, people were all respectful and it was as if everyone was family. Amazing!
