Honestly, I don’t know. In America,was more popular in the past?

It was never that popular in America. It was just that, in the Sixties, nudist magazines were the only place you could legally see pictures that showed bush.

-:D-

Despite filenames, I think these Miss Koversades are old enough to qualify as vintage (check, for example, hairstyles)

Nudism not so popular
 

Nudism not so popular? Maybe because there are just too many recording devices - compared to a few years ago?

Nudist resorts nowadays are pretty good at prohibiting the use of recording devices. Heck you can barely use your phone at some of them.
One of the things was that "back in the day" nudism was pretty secretive. From what I read "anonymity" was pretty strictly enforced.

But the main reason for the "decline" that I can theorize on of is that simply the "times" were different. The 60's was a big time for cultural change (counterculture) so it's not surprising that people would be more inclined to take part in that movement; which included social nudity - one of those "taboo" things that people reacted against.
These days it's more of a "recreational activity" than a "movement." So more people seem to "come and go" as opposed to the "hardcore members" of yesteryear.
As a result, I've seen resorts "packed to the brim" on some days; and almost empty on others. There doesn't seem to be as much consistency. But overall; I don't think the actual amount of nudists has changed much. They just don't visit as frequently.

I try to do my part keeping "nudism alive." I try to go to nudist resorts as often as possible; and I'm lucky enough to have a wife who is ok being naked around other people at the resort. I just wish there were a bit more of us.

Spot on Nudony
 

I agree with your analysis of nudism over time. I think in the "old days - 60s etc" nudists didn't practice it in their own yards or public beaches, just primarily at camps/colonies. Plus as we are all aware it is more acceptable now in the public eye as long as you don't do it somewhere that offends textile folks.

I remember I had relatives that were nudists and went to camps, but were very private and closed mouth about it. I only found this out when I came across pictures they had taken and were developed by a friend. The magazines were an exception, but I think many of the pictures were of professional models. Although I did find pictures of my aunt and uncle and friends of theirs in a magazine in a nudist resort library.

Funny anecdote - When I found the pictures of these folks in a magazine in the library I started to get "chubbie". The librarian gal noticed and said I better be careful. I told her the pictures I was looking at were friends/family from the 60s. She laughed and replied that it was somewhat common for that to happen.

It is nice that nudism is accepted by society and it isn't difficult to locate a place to enjoy it.

Me two cents...

Vintage nudists
 

Vintage nudists

Vintage nudists
 

Vintage nudists

Vintage nudists
 

Vintage nudists