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Return of the Jedi

Death Valley National Park

Beatty · United States  ·  Desert landscapes in Jedi

Return of the Jedi filmed at Death Valley National Park, Beatty. Shots from this national park are part of the desert scenery used in this film.

Death Valley National Park, Beatty
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Where to go

36.45, -116.85

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
Return of the Jedi (1983)
On screen
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In real life
Death Valley National Park, Beatty
Can you visit?
Open to the public, ticketed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Return of the Jedi film at Death Valley National Park?
At 36.45, -116.85 in Beatty. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Death Valley National Park?
Open to the public, ticketed.
What else was filmed near Death Valley National Park?
Open Venture where you're standing and it lists every filming location within walking distance, with directions to each one.