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Drone Rules for Little River Canyon National Preserve
Fort Payne, Alabama (AL)
• United States
4322 Little River Trail #100, Fort Payne, AL 35967, USA
Lat: 34.4166 • Lng: -85.6017
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited in Little River Canyon National Preserve per NPS policy. Appalachian canyon and river are protected.
Drone Rules - Little River Canyon National Preserve
Drone flights are banned in Little River Canyon National Preserve.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone use within the preserve
- Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS
- One of the deepest canyons in the eastern US; rare aquatic species and canyon raptors are protected
Source
- Little River Canyon NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/liri/planyourvisit/rules.htm