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Lutz · north of Tampa · checked October 2026

Lake Como Family Nudist Resort

A traditional family nudist resort north of Tampa, open since 1941. It says plainly that it is not clothing-optional, and first-time visitors go through a background check and a guided tour.

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Lake Como suits nudists and families who want an old-style club with a community feel and are comfortable being nude around the pool from the start. It does not suit anyone who wants to stay dressed, or who is looking for a lifestyle scene; the resort rules out both.

What sets it apart

The resort is direct about what it is: “a traditional nudist resort, not a clothing-optional resort,” and “NOT a clothing-optional or lifestyles resort.” Nudity is required in the pool and hot tub and expected elsewhere, weather permitting. First-time guests may arrive dressed and take time to settle in. A towel is required whenever you sit nude.

It opened as a nudist park in 1941 and is AANR-affiliated. Facilities include a pool, a hot tub enclosure, a sandy beach, a nature trail, sports, food and drink, and the Butt Hutt Bar, which is 21 and over.

Your first visit, step by step

  1. Call 813-949-1810 (ext. 0, 10 am–6 pm daily) and you will be emailed a background-check link. It costs about $10 and usually clears at once, but can take up to 48 hours, especially at weekends.
  2. Bring a photo driver’s license or other government photo ID.
  3. Arrive between 10 am and 4 pm for the required free guided tour.
  4. Pay the $20 first-day fee, charged after the check clears. Without a completed check you will not be admitted.

Checks must be redone every two years. AANR membership brings discounts, and an annual Como membership covers daily admission.

Other rules worth knowing

  • Children are welcome with a parent or guardian who supervises them at all times.
  • Photos of other people need their clear consent, and photography may be banned in some areas.
  • Dogs are allowed in designated motel rooms for a fee, with rabies proof, on a leash, and never on the pool deck or beach.

Where it is

20500 Cot Road, Lutz, in Pasco County north of Tampa. Two lifestyle resorts, Caliente and Paradise Lakes, are nearby; they are a different kind of place.

What recent guests say

Tripadvisor showed 90 reviews averaging 4.2 in October 2026. These themes came up repeatedly:

Guests like

  • A welcoming, close-knit community
  • Private lake, trails and free kayaks
  • Karaoke and live-band nights

Watch for

  • Only 17 rooms
  • Recent debate over new house rules

Paraphrased from Tripadvisor reviews, October 2026.

How it compares

Choose Cypress Cove near Orlando for more resort amenities and a softer first visit, where nudity is encouraged rather than required. Choose Sunsport Gardens for a similar traditional club near West Palm Beach.

Similar places

Quick answers

Is Lake Como clothing optional?

No. The resort calls itself a traditional nudist resort, not a clothing-optional one. Nudity is required in the pool and hot tub and expected elsewhere, weather permitting, though first-timers may arrive dressed and settle in.

What happens on a first visit to Lake Como?

You call ahead for a background-check link (about $10), bring photo ID, arrive between 10 am and 4 pm for a required guided tour, and pay a $20 first-day fee once the check clears.

Are children allowed at Lake Como?

Yes. Children under 18 are welcome with a parent or guardian who is a resident, member or registered guest and supervises them at all times.

Sources

This is a research-based profile, not a first-hand stay. Policies change; confirm anything important with the resort. Spotted an error? Tell us.