Flying a drone at Manitou Lake, Colorado Springs
Can you fly a drone here?
Yes. Manitou Lake is Pike National Forest land outside designated wilderness, so recreational drones are allowed under FAA rules. It's in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed. Stay clear of people fishing and picnicking.
- Status
- Fly freely
- Airspace
- Class G
- LAANC
- Not required
- Land manager
- U.S. Forest Service, Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Drone rules at Manitou Lake
- Recreational drones are allowed on most national forest land if you follow FAA rules.
- Drones can't take off from, land in or be operated from congressionally designated wilderness. We checked this spot against Forest Service wilderness boundaries.
- Don't fly where there's a temporary flight restriction, like a wildfire. If you fly, firefighting aircraft can't.
- The Forest Service asks pilots to stay away from campgrounds, trailheads and wildlife, and to fly no higher than 400 feet.
Nearby restrictions
- Check for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in a LAANC or B4UFLY app before every flight.
Getting there
Highway 67, north of Woodland Park.
Sources
↗ U.S. Forest Service: recreational drone tips↗ U.S. Forest Service: responsible UAS use↗ FAA UAS Facility Map dataManitou Lake drone FAQ
Can you fly a drone at Manitou Lake?
Yes. Manitou Lake is Pike National Forest land outside designated wilderness, so recreational drones are allowed under FAA rules. It's in uncontrolled airspace, so no LAANC is needed. Stay clear of people fishing and picnicking.