Drone Rules for Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Boulder Creek, California (CA) • United States

California, USA

Lat: 37.1666 • Lng: -122.251

Rules Edit History: Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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May 29, 2026 3:24 AM Approved • Added California drone ban for Big Basin SP with oldest California state park context.

Author: be5f5cb8-9839-4827-98b3-c519aa546acc (1118)

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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, emphasizing the protection of ancient coast redwoods and the park's status as California's oldest state park.

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https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=540

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Summary	—	Drones are prohibited in Big Basin Redwoods State Park per California regulations. California's oldest state park protects ancient redwoods.
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## Drone Rules - Big Basin Redwoods State Park

**Drone flights are banned** in Big Basin Redwoods State Park.

### Key Rules
- No recreational drone use within the park
- Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit from California State Parks
- California's first state park (est. 1902) protects ancient coast redwoods over 2,000 years old

### Source
- California State Parks: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=540

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+ ## Drone Rules - Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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+ **Drone flights are banned** in Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
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+ ### Key Rules
+ - No recreational drone use within the park
+ - Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit from California State Parks
+ - California's first state park (est. 1902) protects ancient coast redwoods over 2,000 years old
+ 
+ ### Source
+ - California State Parks: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=540
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