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Drone Rules for Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen, New York (NY) • United States
1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, USA
Lat: 42.3672 • Lng: -76.9016

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May 29, 2026 3:49 AM Approved • Added NY state parks drone ban for Watkins Glen SP with 19-waterfall gorge context.
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May 29, 2026 3:37 AM Approved • Added NY state parks drone ban for Watkins Glen SP with 19-waterfall gorge context.
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Watkins Glen State Park, emphasizing the protection of the gorge trail and 19 waterfalls.
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Summary — Drones are prohibited at Watkins Glen State Park per New York state park regulations. Gorge trail and 19 waterfalls are protected.
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## Drone Rules - Watkins Glen State Park

**Drone flights are banned** at Watkins Glen State Park.

### Key Rules
- No recreational drone use within the gorge or park grounds
- Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit
- The 2-mile gorge trail passes 19 waterfalls carved through shale and limestone -- drones are prohibited for visitor safety

### Source
- New York State Parks: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/watkins-glen
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+ ## Drone Rules - Watkins Glen State Park
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+ **Drone flights are banned** at Watkins Glen State Park.
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+ ### Key Rules
+ - No recreational drone use within the gorge or park grounds
+ - Commercial filming requires a Special Use Permit
+ - The 2-mile gorge trail passes 19 waterfalls carved through shale and limestone -- drones are prohibited for visitor safety
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+ ### Source
+ - New York State Parks: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/watkins-glen
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