Drone Rules for Saddleback Butte State Park

Lancaster, California (CA) • United States

17102 E Ave. J, Lancaster, CA 93535, USA

Lat: 34.6898 • Lng: -117.825

Rules Edit History: Saddleback Butte State Park

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May 31, 2026 1:07 AM Approved • Initial rule details submitted from the map.

Author: d34a0f5b-dfd8-4007-99b2-f300b9e227f1 (19)

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Your proposed edit has been approved. Drone flights at Saddleback Butte State Park are prohibited due to California State Park regulations. For more information, please refer to the official park website.

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https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=618

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Summary	—	Flying a drone at Saddleback Butte State Park is prohibited due to California State Park regulations. These rules help protect the park's natural environment and ensure a peaceful experience for all visitors.
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It’s not allowed to fly a drone within 500 feet of Saddleback Butte State Park. This California park, located in the Great Basin District, is a beautiful natural area. The rule helps protect the wildlife and keep the park peaceful for everyone to enjoy. Visitors are asked to follow these guidelines to help maintain the park's calm and scenic atmosphere.

Reasons for the no-fly zone include: 

- Impacts on visitor's experience and invasion of privacy
- Potential collisions with manned aircraft illegally flying below 500 feet
- Recreational conflicts
- Stress on sensitive wildlife and migratory birds
- Threat to natural and cultural features
- Frequent unsafe wind speeds
- High fire danger

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+ It’s not allowed to fly a drone within 500 feet of Saddleback Butte State Park. This California park, located in the Great Basin District, is a beautiful natural area. The rule helps protect the wildlife and keep the park peaceful for everyone to enjoy. Visitors are asked to follow these guidelines to help maintain the park's calm and scenic atmosphere.
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+ Reasons for the no-fly zone include: 
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+ - Impacts on visitor's experience and invasion of privacy
+ - Potential collisions with manned aircraft illegally flying below 500 feet
+ - Recreational conflicts
+ - Stress on sensitive wildlife and migratory birds
+ - Threat to natural and cultural features
+ - Frequent unsafe wind speeds
+ - High fire danger