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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt follows the standard EXPLORE Act rules: eight or fewer with hand-carried gear means no permit; larger or supported shoots apply through the park.
Permit: conditional
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Groups of eight or fewer using hand-carried equipment in public areas, without exclusive use, resource impact, or added administrative cost, need no permit under the EXPLORE Act.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Theodore Roosevelt National Park special use permits office
Cost: Fee varies, see the park permit page; location and cost-recovery fees apply when a permit is required
Processing: Contact the park ahead of any shoot that may need a permit
Groups of eight or fewer using hand-carried equipment in public areas, without exclusive use, resource impact, or added administrative cost, need no permit under the EXPLORE Act. Commercial, non-commercial, content creation, and news shoots are all treated the same. Permitted shoots apply with the NPS special use permit form linked on the park page.
Drone / airspace
Effectively banned: launching, landing, or operating a drone within park boundaries is prohibited
NPS Policy Memorandum 14-05 directs each superintendent to close the park to drone use under 36 CFR 1.5. For airspace, Part 107, and legal flying nearby, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes for personal and editorial photography throughout the park
Standard visitor photography is welcome.
Practical notes
- The park is split into North and South Units about 70 road miles apart; plan them as separate shoots.
- Bison, feral horses (South Unit), and prairie dogs work the scenic loop roads; shoot from the vehicle or at distance.
- Painted Canyon overlook is right off I-94 and delivers at first and last light without a hike.
Guidance, not legal advice
Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.
Drone Authority
Check the flight side
Rules answer the ground-photo side. Drone Authority handles the NPS flight ban, airspace, and legal flying nearby.
Kit Authority
Plan the park side
Rules answer whether you can shoot. Kit handles where to go, when to go, and what to pack. Once the permit question is settled, use Kit for Theodore Roosevelt timing, access, and packing.
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