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Drone Rules for Rock Creek Park
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
• United States
Washington, DC, USA
Lat: 38.9675 • Lng: -77.0452
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited in Rock Creek Park per NPS policy. The park is within the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area.
Drone Rules - Rock Creek Park
Drone use is prohibited in Rock Creek Park.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the park
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the NPS
- Rock Creek Park is within the Washington DC SFRA (15-mile radius from DCA); all drone flights require FAA authorization
Source
- Rock Creek Park NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/rules.htm