Clothes Off? Clothes On? Doesn’t Matter—Just Don’t Be a CUNT.

An Unofficial Guide to Clothing Optional Etiquette at Twin Ponds Lodge

Twin Ponds Lodge is a clothing-optional gay campground in Maine where men come to unwind, connect, and live their best lives—naked, clothed, or somewhere in between. And here’s the keyword-rich truth: optional means optional. No pressure. No assumptions. No creepy commentary.

At TPL, some guys show up for nudity and naturism. Some show up for the indoor heated pool, karaoke nights, campfires, billiards, or the legendary bar scene. Others just want to relax in a community that actually feels like community. And every single one of those experiences? Valid. Sexy, even. Whether you’re rocking nothing but flip-flops or your favorite “I Heart Camping” tee, you belong here.

Here’s where the etiquette part comes in, don’t pressure anyone to get naked.

Not with jokes, not with “loosen up,” not with thirsty little side-eyes. It’s not flirtation. It’s not naturist culture. It’s not the vibe. It’s just gross. Clothing-optional means people get to choose their comfort level without commentary.

And while we’re already in the neighborhood of Respect Street and Boundary Boulevard:

Consent is non-negotiable at clothing-optional resorts. Touch, conversations, sex, nudity, privacy—it’s all the same rule: yes means yes. Anything else? Back up, cowboy.

Twin Ponds Lodge has always been about creating a safe, queer-affirming space for men—whether you’re hairy, smooth, tattooed, tan-lined, fully nude, fully clothed, off-key at karaoke, or quietly sipping a cocktail at the bar. The only things we don’t welcome: pressure, entitlement, disrespect, or dudes who act like other people’s bodies are public property.

So let’s keep TPL exactly what it’s built to be: fun, safe, sex-positive, body-positive, and community-driven where the clothing is optional, but kindness and consent are required.

Yours in Community,

Ranger Alli