Sun, Sand &
Three Mile FREE C. O. Beach Community
awaits you
in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada!
Sun, Sand &
Three Mile FREE C. O. Beach Community
awaits you
in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada!
Three Mile Clothing Optional Beach
Three Mile beach is located on the east side of Okanagan Lake a few kilometers north of Penticton, BC. It has been a naturist destination for decades.
Who visits Three Mile beach?
We talk to a lot of clothed and naked people! We have found visitors to the beach come from many different countries: Spain, Germany, Brazil, Korea, Sweden, France, England, Mexico, USA and, of course, Canadians near and far.
People visit Three Mile and also explore Penticton's other attractions... tour the wineries; race dragon boats; visit car shows; go to Peachfest; search for Elvis; attend concerts and... many come just for Three Mile FREE beach itself!
People have visited Three Mile clothing optional beach to get married naked; to have a family reunion; to chase their run-away pet from the nearby dog beach while blushing furiously; to celebrate Canada Day; and to cross an item off their bucket list!
We hope you will find a reason to join us soon!
Drive, cycle, walk or bus to Three Mile beach.
**Parking Lot Petition**
If you had no problem finding parking here, congratulations. Many have to wait for a spot or park illegally which comes with the risk of a $40 fine
Expanding the parking at 3-Mile is on the City of Penticton’s long-term capital plan. Moving it to the short-term plan would be aided by a show of support from all of us.
We have created an online petition asking the City of Penticton to expedite expansion of the 3-Mile parking lot. If you support this effort please add your name and read the details at
www.change.org/p/penticton-city-council-expand-parking-at-3-mile-beach-penticton-bc-canada
Following Etiquette is the best way to enjoy your time
at 3 Mile FREE Clothing Optional Beach:
1. Stay on designated trails.
Stay off the cliff faces
and any other environmentally - sensitive areas.
2. Stay out of private property. BC. Coastal Jurisdiction.
3.No biking on the Beach.
Visitors may however walk their bikes onto beach.
4. Obey parking regulations and signs or your car will be towed!
Please be aware the Parking Lots are NOT clothing-optional Areas.
5. Love your beach/hike environment by packing out what you pack in.
Shells from sunflower, pitachios, peanuts or the like, do not mix well with sand and bare feet.
Leave only your footprints and laughter!
6. Bring only cans or recyclable containers.
Take them home with you
Leave your glass bottles at home!
Broken glass and bare feet don’t mix!
City garbage container in parking /entrance area.
7. Show the public that nude is not lewd or rude.
No overt sexual activity!
Ask the community members for support with violators,
or RCMP [(250) 492-4300] for assistance.
8. Prevent destruction of driftwood and forest; fires are illegal at 3 mile Free C.O. Beach!
9. Get nude! Respect nudity and the privacy of others and experience the joys of naturism!
Gawking, staring, or making rude comments is Not appreciated!
If nudity offends you, please check out the Okanagan’s many other beautiful beaches.
10. Ask prior permission to photograph.
No unauthorized film-making!
11. Use earphones when you are enjoying your radio or tape player.
No generators, spot lights, or loud amplifiers, please!
12. Protect and respect the ecosystem (habitats) and the wildlife such as Skinks, Snakes, Gulls, Herons, Eagles, rare painted swamp Turtles, Plants and other living members of the Ecosystem.
13. Speak up for standards;
if a person is unaware of the etiquette, please explain it quietly and politely.
14. Take care of children; they need special care.
Know where they are and make sure they … and you … have enough water, shade, and sun protection. (minimum SPF 15 is recommended)
Know both your location and the location of a sick or injured person on the beach if calling 9-1-1 for an emergency.
15. When at the beach:
Take due care and caution when swimming and boating;
no lifeguards are on duty and irresponsible boaters and jet skiers
DO NOT MIX with small children, swimmers, and kayakers who are not always easily visible.
16. Camping is illegal. RCMP and community Security patrol throughout the summer.
15. No dogs allowed on the North Public beach area or you may be fined.
Dogs and crowds don’t mix.
*Responsible dog owners are recommended to use the PUBLIC FORESHORE, past the Public Beach area.
Three mile point South Bay, also has a Clothed Dog area.
16. Give lost and found items to the RCMP [(250) 492-4300],
or Okanagan Naturist - [(250) 487-8078].
3 Mile FREE C. O. BEACH Community Thank you!
*Thank you Wreck Beach & their many Volunteers,
for the basis of our Etiquette policy.
Wreck Beach Preservation Society .
If you had no problem finding parking here, congratulations.
Many have to wait for a spot or park illegally which comes with the risk of a $40 fine.
We have created an online petition asking the City of Penticton to expedite expansion of the 3-Mile parking lot. If you support this effort please add your name and read the details at
www.change.org/p/penticton-city-council-expand-parking-at-3-mile-beach-penticton-bc-canada
Or go to change.org and search for us.
Intro to the book, Growing Up Without Shame...
Nudists have long endured the rantings of "experts" who think that family nakedness encourages "incest, parental abuse, over stimulation, sexual obsession, school failures, sexual deviancy, exhibitionism, homo/bisexuality, etc." But Dennis Craig Smith was unwilling to accept these opinions as fact. He began a search for the truth ten years ago that led him to naturist camps and beaches to interview and survey adults who had grown up in nudist families. He found well-adjusted people who blatantly disprove the "experts" theories.
From the book, Growing Up Without Shame by Dennis Craig Smith with Dr. William Sparks. Click here to read a summary of the book.
Expanding the parking at 3-Mile is on the City of Penticton’s long-term capital plan. Moving it to the short-term plan would be aided by a show of support from all of us.
3 Mile FREE C.O. Beach community
helps maintain 3-Point under the
City of Penticton’s Adopt-A-Park Program.
Contact community members to volunteer.
You can help during your visit by removing garbage you may have brought with you or any garbage find in your surrounding area, including drinking containers, cigarette butts...
Always leave nature better than you find her!
Nature needs you as much as you need her!!
Judges have been redefining the 80 year old laws regarding public nudity / indecency and dismissing cases where the nudity is non-sexual. Here are a few of their comments...
The above rulings are called ‘case law’. These rulings take precedence over the literal interpretation of the criminal code. Essentially judges are modifying the law to allow public nudity so long as it is non-sexual.
It appears the attitude of judges reflects the increasing tolerance of Canadians toward public nudity. A 2013 Expedia poll found 59% of Canadians are comfortable with seeing nudity at the beach and a 2014 fcn.ca poll found 1 in 4 Canadians have been naked at the beach or plan to be in the future.
Also, each year, with the full knowledge and support of police and city councils:
And finally, Penticton city councillors are on record acknowledging the decades old traditional naturist activities at 3-Mile. The clothing optional aspect of this beach was also an official part of the City of Penticton tourism literature until recently.
Note: Women in B.C. have had the right for 10+ yrs, to be topless in any location a man can be topless publicly.
Changes are coming to the OKANAGAN!
As with the Seasons, Naturist Associations and Societies change.
In just 5 short years, 3 Mile Beach went from a handful of weekly visitors to 50 plus visitors a day!
Okanagan Naturist Association feels proud to have supported this incredible increase of global tourism to our local Community.
3mile beach preservation society and clean up crew make themselves available for beach clean-up and care.
If you want to aid support the community at 3 mile beach please contact "3 mile Beach preservation society'.
Contact info: Regular attendance at 3 Mile Beach
Email: TBA
supporting tourism at 3 Mile FREE C.O. Beach.
Are you a 3 Mile Beach C.O. member / regular who wants to give back to your beach community?
Three Mile Free C.O. Beach community and preservation society is looking for your support at a community member!
Learn about Okanagan Naturist / Nudist women:
The Naked Truth
Downtown Penticton Association
Penticton Hospitality Association
More on Naturism in BC
Wreck Beach preservation Society
Federation of Canadian Naturist FCN
Okanagan Shushwap Nudist Society
Your Lawful Liberties
Code of Conduct
Help us make this an enjoyable day for everyone:
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