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Drone Rules for Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Florissant, Colorado (CO) • United States
15807 Co Rd 1, Florissant, CO 80816, USA
Lat: 38.9136 • Lng: -105.285
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 27, 2026
Summary
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Drones are prohibited at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument per NPS closure order.

Drone Rules - Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Drone use is prohibited at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone flights within the monument
  • Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit
  • Eocene-era petrified redwood stumps and insect fossils of exceptional scientific value are protected

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Rule sources
  • https://www.nps.gov/flfo/index.htm — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-2/section-2.17 — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-107 — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.nps.gov/subjects/sound/uaspolicy.htm — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/b4ufly — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-1/section-1.5 — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
  • https://www.nps.gov/flfo/planyourvisit/rules.htm — NPS regulations under 36 CFR § 2.17(a)(3), the Florissant Superintendent's Compendium, and the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act ban all drone operations within monument boundaries, supported by FAA 14 CFR Part 107.
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