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Drone Rules for Ohiopyle State Park

Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania (PA) • United States
124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470, USA
Lat: 39.868 • Lng: -79.4942

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May 30, 2026 3:44 AM Approved • Added PA DCNR drone ban for Ohiopyle SP with Youghiogheny whitewater rafting safety and Fallingwater context.
Author: be5f5cb8-9839-4827-98b3-c519aa546acc (1118)
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Your proposed edit to prohibit drone operations at Ohiopyle State Park has been approved. The prohibition aligns with Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) regulations and the park's status as a protected area. The added context about the Youghiogheny River whitewater rafting activity and the proximity to Fallingwater enhances the understanding of the restriction. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the park's boundaries.
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Summary Drones are prohibited at Ohiopyle State Park per Pennsylvania regulations. Youghiogheny River gorge is protected. Drones are prohibited at Ohiopyle State Park per Pennsylvania DCNR. The Youghiogheny River gorge, Cucumber Falls, and whitewater rafting activity require aerial management.
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## Drone Rules - Ohiopyle State Park

**Drone use is prohibited** at Ohiopyle State Park.

### Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the park
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from Pennsylvania DCNR
- The Youghiogheny River gorge, Ohiopyle Falls, and Ferncliff Peninsula Natural Area are protected


### Source
- Pennsylvania State Parks: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark
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## Drone Rules - Ohiopyle State Park

**Drone use is prohibited** at Ohiopyle State Park.

### Key Rules
- Pennsylvania DCNR prohibits drone flights in all state parks without authorization
- Youghiogheny River whitewater rafters and kayakers create aerial safety concerns
- Cucumber Falls and Ohiopyle Falls are major filming targets -- rules actively enforced
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater (nearby) has separate private property restrictions

### Source
- PA DCNR Drone Policy: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/Pages/Drones.aspx
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  **Drone use is prohibited** at Ohiopyle State Park.
  
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+ - Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater (nearby) has separate private property restrictions
  
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May 29, 2026 3:52 AM Approved • Added PA state parks drone ban for Ohiopyle SP with Yough River gorge 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 Ohiopyle State Park, emphasizing the protection of sensitive natural areas.
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Summary — Drones are prohibited at Ohiopyle State Park per Pennsylvania regulations. Youghiogheny River gorge is protected.
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## Drone Rules - Ohiopyle State Park

**Drone use is prohibited** at Ohiopyle State Park.

### Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the park
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from Pennsylvania DCNR
- The Youghiogheny River gorge, Ohiopyle Falls, and Ferncliff Peninsula Natural Area are protected

### Source
- Pennsylvania State Parks: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark
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+ ## Drone Rules - Ohiopyle State Park
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+ **Drone use is prohibited** at Ohiopyle State Park.
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+ ### Key Rules
+ - No recreational drone flights within the park
+ - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from Pennsylvania DCNR
+ - The Youghiogheny River gorge, Ohiopyle Falls, and Ferncliff Peninsula Natural Area are protected
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+ ### Source
+ - Pennsylvania State Parks: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/OhiopyleStatePark
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