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Drone Rules for C&O Canal National Historical Park

Cumberland, Maryland (MD) • United States
Canal St, Cumberland, MD 21502, USA
Lat: 39.6493 • Lng: -78.7628
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026
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Drones are prohibited along the C&O Canal National Historical Park per NPS closure order. The 184.5-mile towpath corridor is protected.

Drone Rules - C&O Canal National Historical Park

Drone flights are banned along the C&O Canal National Historical Park.

Key Rules

  • No recreational drone use within the canal corridor from Washington DC to Cumberland, MD
  • Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit from the relevant district office
  • Portions of the park are within the Washington DC SFRA and require FAA authorization

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