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Drone Rules for Hot Springs National Park
Garland County, Arkansas (AR)
• United States
Arkansas, USA
Lat: 34.5269 • Lng: -93.0691
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited in Hot Springs National Park per NPS policy. Historic thermal spring district.
Drone Rules - Hot Springs National Park
Drone flights are banned in Hot Springs National Park.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone use within the park
- Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit
- Historic Bathhouse Row and urban park setting make drone use especially disruptive
Source
- Hot Springs NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/rules.htm