Apollo Beach
New Smyrna Beach, FL United States
Discover the serene shores of Apollo Beach in New Smyrna Beach, FL, a premier destination for enthusiasts of the naturist lifestyle. This clothing-optional beach offers a peaceful retreat where the principles of FKK (Freikrperkultur) thrive, emphasizing a natural way of living that is both...
Rangers enforcing "county" law?
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I went to Apollo beach today, 1/31/ 18 and noticed several new signs indicating that "park rangers will enforce ALL applicable county laws" or "ordinances" . Obviously, this is aimed at nudists...in fact the signs only start after lot #4...so I'm wondering if this means no more nude beach at Apollo? Anyone have recent news/info?
Truth is nudity is not prohibited in any national park. Both Apollo and Playalinda are in the same national park. So does the federal law (or lack of one) "trump" local ordnances? It seems to me local jurisdictions do not extend to the federal facility. At least, that's what I am going to tell the judge. Naked hugs!
Truth is nudity is not prohibited in any national park. Both Apollo and Playalinda are in the same national park. So does the federal law (or lack of one) "trump" local ordnances? It seems to me local jurisdictions do not extend to the federal facility. At least, that's what I am going to tell the judge. Naked hugs!
National Parks will adhere to local laws. You are correct that there is no national law about nudity but there is a law against creating a disturbance. That is what is used at national parks that choose to conform to local nudity laws.
Same question came up in the "Apollo Group" and one of the regulars there posted that a Ranger he talked to said it wasn't about nudists. It's about problems they've had with people parking where they're not supposed to park. So just be sure you park in a designated space and not on the side of the road etc. Otherwise you might be ticketed for illegal parking. Not for nudity on the beach.
There is no problem with being naked around parking lot 5. The issue is the are is so popular people jam the road waiting for a parking space. The rangers enforce a no standing or parking except in designated zone. Feel free to be naked just do not wait for parking. Place has become super popular. Most regulars park in four and ride a bike then strip at five.
