Queensland beachgoers wanting to ditch their bikinis and budgie smugglers for their birthday suits will have to go interstate if they want to skinnydip.

Police Minister Bill Byrne on Wednesday rejected two attempts - a paper petition with 527 signatures and an online petition bearing 946 names - to create a "clothing optional beach" in the sunshine state.

Campaigns to introduce 'clothing optional' beaches in Queensland have been rejected by the state's police minister.

Petitioners wanted a beach "for the recreational use of those who wish to sunbathe or swim nude without the fear of prosecution".

Mr Byrne said the state's Public Safety Business Agency advised Queensland's wilful exposure laws were designed to protect citizens and keep them safe.