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Drone Rules for Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown, California (CA)
• United States
Whiskeytown, CA 96095, USA
Lat: 40.6106 • Lng: -122.528
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area per NPS closure order.
Drone Rules - Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Drones are not allowed in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the NRA
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from park administration
- The reservoir, four waterfalls, and historic gold rush mining sites are all protected
Source
- Whiskeytown NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/rules.htm