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Drone Rules for Elijah Clark State Park

Lincolnton, Georgia (GA) • United States
2959 McCormick Highway, Lincolnton, GA 30817, USA
Lat: 33.8536 • Lng: -82.4037

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May 31, 2026 2:23 AM Approved • Added a location-specific drone restriction page for Elijah Clark State Park and documented authorization requirements affecting Clarks Hill Lake recreation areas, boat ramps, fishing access points, campgrounds, and visitor facilities.
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Your proposed rule edit for Elijah Clark State Park has been approved. The edit includes a new submitted source that provides official information about Georgia State Parks' drone restrictions, supporting the claim that drone operations within park boundaries are prohibited without specific authorization. The outline matches the restricted location, and the edit has been assigned a suggested reputation award of 3.
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  • https://gastateparks.org/ParkRules — Georgia State Parks regulations prohibit drone operations within state parks unless specifically authorized through an approved waiver or permit process.
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Summary — Drone operations at Elijah Clark State Park are restricted under Georgia State Parks regulations. Authorization is required before launching, landing, or operating a drone within park boundaries along Clarks Hill Lake.
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## Elijah Clark State Park Drone Rule

Elijah Clark State Park is located on the shoreline of Clarks Hill Lake near the Georgia–South Carolina border and is managed by Georgia State Parks.

Under Georgia State Parks regulations, drones may not be launched, landed, or operated within Elijah Clark State Park unless authorization has been granted through an approved permit or waiver process.

This restriction applies throughout Elijah Clark State Park, including Clarks Hill Lake recreation areas, boat ramps, fishing access locations, lakeside campgrounds, picnic facilities, and visitor-use areas located within the mapped park boundary.

Because Elijah Clark State Park provides public access to Clarks Hill Lake and associated waterfront recreation facilities, pilots should obtain authorization from Georgia State Parks before conducting drone operations within the park.
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+ Elijah Clark State Park is located on the shoreline of Clarks Hill Lake near the Georgia–South Carolina border and is managed by Georgia State Parks.
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+ Under Georgia State Parks regulations, drones may not be launched, landed, or operated within Elijah Clark State Park unless authorization has been granted through an approved permit or waiver process.
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+ This restriction applies throughout Elijah Clark State Park, including Clarks Hill Lake recreation areas, boat ramps, fishing access locations, lakeside campgrounds, picnic facilities, and visitor-use areas located within the mapped park boundary.
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+ Because Elijah Clark State Park provides public access to Clarks Hill Lake and associated waterfront recreation facilities, pilots should obtain authorization from Georgia State Parks before conducting drone operations within the park.