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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The Magic Circle
Return to DiscussionsHI, just returned from the MC. Great Place to spend the winters. It was my second winter there an spend about 95% of my time living in the buff. Great group of people... as long as you don't act weird. So I will say aside from going to town an water runs etc, I wear nothing 24/7 as do many. That said the BLM has just opened up (annexed) more land for us; there is now close to 500 acres designated as clothing optional with clearly marked Boundaries for all to see. That said it is Public land so anyone can use the area. There is a large tent that has heaters and table and chairs etc as a public meeting area. We have Dances every Friday night that also brings folks out from town too.... some strip an some don't; it's all good. Also we Karaoke nights, pot lucks etc. We built a beautiful 4 mile hiking trail through the area this past January. All That said currently, since there is no restroom per say, if you are tent camping or do not have a toilet they require you to stay outside the MC at the designated Tent area..... several do that but spend all day into the evenings at the MC. BLM did state because of the growing popularity of Naturism that is why the land increase and are going to put in Pit toilets, so as to allow those who do not have large RV's the option of staying in the M/C boundaries. Last year I spent so much time in the buff it normalized, and one day jumped in my truck to go to town when I realized about half there holy Sh#$........... did U turn an headed back out. Some said that happens, just keep a pair of shorts and a T shirt in the truck. Fantastic place Great People where you can be comfortable in the buff without worry.
Not sure about the summer months, but I think in the summer it's no charge for up to 2 weeks... NOT SURE. I do know beginning Sept 15th thru April 15 (the high use season) it is $180 for the whole season, which allows use of trash RV Dump and fresh Water. Thea also have a 2 week stay fee of $40. at any given time from end of October to Mid March average folks in the M/C is 150 to 200 people Jan-Feb up to 400 in the Circle. This does not count the ones who park just outside the Boundary.. I mean right up to these are the folks that I for a lack of a better work I call "Porch Nudists" . they lay outside in front of their RV's in the buff and tan up; they stay to themselves an don't do much socializing. That said some do show up for the Dance nights. There are the regulars who live in town or close by whom come out for the day put out a chair or cot by the auto and just work on their all over tans.
https://magiccircleaz.net/calendar
The Tent is coming down the 24th of March. Will be put back up mid to end of October... when enough folks show up to help get the tent setup.
Very ODD, the link does not work even if I paste it as a link??? Anyway try to just type: magiccircleaz.net an see if that works. Yes it works that way. just copy and paste the address. Maybe we'll see you there in the fall.
I called the LTVA welcome center phone number and got an office in Yuma that told me I have to drive there to get the $75 yearly pass. This BLM stuff is really poorly managed helping people get a pass to use the area out of season. I really don't want to drive 150 miles just to get a pass but without the pass how can I camp on the 500 acres without it
I wish I had an answer for you! Sometimes it is better to grovel for forgiveness than permission. I would just go out there an say I didn't know, after all it's 3 miles in off the highway. You can't pay online an have a permit mailed? I have no answer. Good Luck... just go check it out for a couple days... I think you probably won't have a problem. The enforcers are seasonal, and the few BLM there are would have to drive up from Yuma 80 miles.
OK, just pulled this from the web site. "FEES / PERMITS REQUIRED: A Long Term Visitor Area Permit is required from September 15th through April 15th each season. The cost is $180.00 and is valid for up to 7 months. A Short Term Permit can be purchased for a 14-day stay. This permit is $40.00. Permits may be purchased on site or at the BLM Yuma Field Office.
From April 16th through September 14th, the fee is $10 per vehicle for day-use, $15 per vehicle for overnight use, or $75 annually per vehicle, for up to 5 people per vehicle. There will be a $1 per person fee charged for each person over the 5 person limit. The maximum stay is 14 days in a 28-day period. Visitors must pay daily fees or purchase annual permits at the La Posa South Contact Station or at the BLM Yuma Field Office.
LIMITATIONS: In addition to existing rules and regulations, there are thirty three supplemental rules which are used to help manage the campgrounds. These rules are published each season in brochure format."
YOU Can drive there an pay $10 for a day or $15 to overnight.