Tatooine (Death Valley National Park)
Tatooine (Death Valley National Park) in Death Valley, United States is a filming location for Star Wars (1977). It appears on screen as Tatooine.
Location Names
Death Valley National Park
Tatooine
About This Location
The otherworldly desert landscape that became the twin-sunned home planet of Luke Skywalker and the heart of the Star Wars saga.
Featured In
Star Wars
Filming Details
Filming Period
Episodes IV and VI (1976, 1982)
Areas Used
Dantes View overlook, Golden Canyon, Artists Palette, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Twenty Mule Team Canyon
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Hottest, driest, lowest national park in US, original Tatooine filming location, NPS app has Star Wars audio tour
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Death Valley National Park, CA 92328
Death Valley, United States
Visiting Tatooine (Death Valley National Park)
Opening Hours
24/7 (specific areas), Visitor Center: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Entry Fees
Vehicle entry: $30 (7 days), Annual pass: $55
Accessibility
Most filming locations accessible by car, extreme heat precautions required
Travel Information
120 miles W of Las Vegas, 300 miles E of Los Angeles. Summer temperatures exceed 120°F.
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Tatooine (Death Valley National Park) Filming Locations
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