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Drone Rules for Starved Rock State Park

Oglesby, Illinois (IL) • United States
Oglesby, IL 61348, USA
Lat: 41.3128 • Lng: -88.9701

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May 30, 2026 4:15 AM Approved • Added Illinois DNR drone ban for Starved Rock SP with canyon waterfalls and Illinois River eagle watching context.
Author: be5f5cb8-9839-4827-98b3-c519aa546acc (1118)
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Your proposed edit to include the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) drone ban at Starved Rock State Park has been approved. This aligns with the DNR's regulations, which prohibit drone use in state parks and recreation areas without authorization. The added context about the park's 18 sandstone canyons with waterfalls and the Illinois River eagle watching enhances the understanding of the area's drone flight considerations. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the restricted area.
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Summary Drones are prohibited at Starved Rock State Park per Illinois state park regulations. Sandstone canyons and waterfalls are protected. Drones are prohibited at Starved Rock State Park per Illinois DNR. The sandstone butte and 18 glacier-formed canyons with waterfalls require strict aerial protection.
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## Drone Rules - Starved Rock State Park

**Drones are not permitted** at Starved Rock State Park.

### Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the park
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the Illinois DNR
- The 18 canyons carved by glacial meltwater and seasonal waterfalls attract bald eagles and over a million visitors per year


### Source
- Illinois DNR: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/parks/Park.aspx?trailId=0&parkId=357
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## Drone Rules - Starved Rock State Park

**Drone flights are prohibited** at Starved Rock State Park.

### Key Rules
- Illinois DNR prohibits drone use in state parks and recreation areas without authorization
- 18 sandstone canyons with waterfalls -- extremely popular filming destinations
- Illinois River eagle watching from the bluffs is a winter highlight -- no drone disturbance
- Ottawa Airport (OTT) Class D airspace is north of the park

### Source
- Illinois DNR Rules: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/recreation/Pages/DroneUse.aspx
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May 29, 2026 3:59 AM Approved • Added Illinois state parks drone ban for Starved Rock SP with canyon and eagle context.
Author: be5f5cb8-9839-4827-98b3-c519aa546acc (1118)
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Starved Rock State Park, emphasizing the protection of sensitive natural areas and wildlife.
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Summary — Drones are prohibited at Starved Rock State Park per Illinois state park regulations. Sandstone canyons and waterfalls are protected.
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## Drone Rules - Starved Rock State Park

**Drones are not permitted** at Starved Rock State Park.

### Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the park
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the Illinois DNR
- The 18 canyons carved by glacial meltwater and seasonal waterfalls attract bald eagles and over a million visitors per year

### Source
- Illinois DNR: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/parks/Park.aspx?trailId=0&parkId=357
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+ ## Drone Rules - Starved Rock State Park
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+ **Drones are not permitted** at Starved Rock State Park.
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+ ### Key Rules
+ - No recreational drone flights within the park
+ - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from the Illinois DNR
+ - The 18 canyons carved by glacial meltwater and seasonal waterfalls attract bald eagles and over a million visitors per year
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+ ### Source
+ - Illinois DNR: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/parks/Park.aspx?trailId=0&parkId=357
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