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Drone Rules for Crater Lake National Park
Oregon (OR)
• United States
Oregon, USA
Lat: 42.9295 • Lng: -122.128
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Summary
Drones are prohibited in Crater Lake National Park per NPS closure order.
Drone Rules - Crater Lake National Park
Drone use is prohibited in Crater Lake National Park.
Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the park
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit from park admin
- The pristine caldera lake environment and wilderness make enforcement a priority
Source
- Crater Lake Rules: https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/rules.htm