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Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi

Imperial Sand Dunes

Yuma · United States  ·  Jabba's hover barge built in dunes

Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi filmed at Imperial Sand Dunes, Yuma. Jabba's huge hover barge was constructed in these dunes in Buttercup Valley, south of the I-8 highway. On screen it's Jabba's hover barge.

Where to go

32.722414, -115.379544

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
Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi (1983)
On screen
Jabba's hover barge
In real life
Imperial Sand Dunes, Yuma
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi film at Imperial Sand Dunes?
At 32.722414, -115.379544 in Yuma. 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 Imperial Sand Dunes?
Open to the public, free.
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