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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

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May 29, 2026 4:56 AM Approved • Added NPS drone ban for C&O Canal NHP with 184.5-mile towpath and DC SFRA context.
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Summary Drones are prohibited along the C&O Canal National Historical Park per NPS closure order. The 184.5-mile towpath corridor is protected.
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## 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

### Source
- C&O Canal NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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+ ## Drone Rules - C&O Canal National Historical Park
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+ **Drone flights are banned** along the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
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+ ### 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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+ ### Source
+ - C&O Canal NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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