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Drone Rules for Palomar Mountain State Park

Palomar Mountain, California (CA) • United States
19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060, USA
Lat: 33.3391 • Lng: -116.907
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
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Drones are prohibited in Palomar Mountain State Park per California state park regulations.

Drone Rules - Palomar Mountain State Park

Drone flights are banned in Palomar Mountain State Park.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone use within the park
  • Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from California State Parks
  • The mixed conifer forest near the Palomar Observatory requires quiet dark skies; the observatory's instruments are sensitive to electronic interference

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