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Drone Rules for Van Damme State Park

Little River, California (CA) • United States
8001 CA-1, Little River, CA 95456, USA
Lat: 39.2757 • Lng: -123.764

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May 29, 2026 5:34 AM Approved • Added California drone ban for Van Damme SP with pygmy forest and abalone context.
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Your proposed edit to prohibit drone flights at Van Damme State Park has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations in this area, aligning with California State Parks regulations and the park's status as a protected area for pygmy forest and abalone habitat.
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Summary — Drones are prohibited at Van Damme State Park per California regulations. Pygmy forest and abalone habitat are protected.
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## Drone Rules - Van Damme State Park

**Drone flights are banned** at Van Damme State Park.

### Key Rules
- No recreational drone use within the park
- Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit from California State Parks
- The pygmy forest (centuries-old trees reaching only 4-8 feet) and kelp forest abalone habitat are ecologically unique

### Source
- California State Parks: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=433
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+ ## Drone Rules - Van Damme State Park
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+ **Drone flights are banned** at Van Damme 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
+ - The pygmy forest (centuries-old trees reaching only 4-8 feet) and kelp forest abalone habitat are ecologically unique
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+ ### Source
+ - California State Parks: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=433
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