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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

United States  ·  Chase background plates in redwoods

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi filmed at Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Background footage for chase scenes through the redwood forest was filmed in this state park, which adds to the Endor look. On screen it's Endor.

Where to go

40.3119, -123.972

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: Return of the Jedi (1983)
On screen
Endor
In real life
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
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: Return of the Jedi film at Humboldt Redwoods State Park?
At 40.3119, -123.972. 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 Humboldt Redwoods State Park?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Humboldt Redwoods State Park?
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