· TEMPORARY VISITING SCHEDULE ·

COVID RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT

​Operations at Goldendale Observatory State Park have been temporarily suspended in response to state health & safety regulations pertaining to COVID-19.
A partial reopening will occur on April 24th 2021. 
2pm Solar Programs will be offered Saturdays & Sundays by appointment only; please visit our Microsoft Bookings page to request a visit.
​The temporary visiting schedule is expected to change; please monitor this page for updates.

 · KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ·   ​

• Programming will resume on April 24th 2021 under special limited conditions: 
  Modified Phase 3 COVID restrictions are in effect. Saturday and Sunday afternoon programs are currently being offered and visits are by appointment only via our Microsoft Bookings calendar. Dates and times are automatically removed from the calendar as they become full. Telephone and email requests will not be considered and drop-in visitors will be turned away. Dates and times after June 2021 are currently unavailable; updates to our temporary schedule, including expanded visiting opportunities, are anticipated for Summer 2021. Stay tuned for updates. ​
• Admission is Free during regular schedule. A WA State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site and is available for purchase at the facility; $10 day-pass, $30 annual.
• Presentations consist of indoor and outdoor activities. Please bring warm clothes.
• Animals are not permitted, with the exception of vested and documented service dogs.
• ​Be sure to check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.​​
• Presentations and viewings will not restart nor be extended for latecomers and the facility does not remain open after hours.
• Camping and overnight parking are never permitted. Consider local parks and lodging.

· DIRECTIONS TO OBSERVATORY ·

​
​1602 Observatory Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620 United States of America
Elevation: 2100  feet
Latitude:   
45 degrees 50 min 20.1 sec  North
Longitude:   
120 degrees 48 min 49.8 sec  West​

​​From US-97:

1. Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East Broadway St / Rt 142
   (Look for Dairy Queen)  
2. Proceed for 1 mile into town.
3. At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
   
4. ​Proceed North for half mile.
5. Follow Observatory signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.  
6. Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.

TEMPORARY SCHEDULE
COVID RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT

​Operations at Goldendale Observatory State Park have been temporarily suspended in response to state health & safety regulations pertaining to COVID-19. A partial reopening will occur on April 24th 2021. 2pm Solar Programs will be offered Saturdays & Sundays by appointment only; please visit our Microsoft Bookings page to request a visit. ​The temporary visiting schedule is expected to change; please monitor this page for updates.

· KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ·​

• Programming will resume on April 24th 2021 under special limited conditions: 
  Modified Phase 3 COVID restrictions are in effect. Saturday and Sunday afternoon programs are currently being offered and visits are by appointment only via our Microsoft Bookings calendar. Dates and times are automatically removed from the calendar as they become full. Telephone and email requests will not be considered and drop-in visitors will be turned away. Dates and times after June 2021 are currently unavailable; updates to our temporary schedule, including expanded visiting opportunities, are anticipated for Summer 2021. Stay tuned for updates. ​
• Admission is Free during regular schedule. A WA State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site and is available for purchase at the facility; $10 day-pass, $30 annual.
• Presentations consist of indoor and outdoor activities. Please bring warm clothes.
• Animals are not permitted, with the exception of vested and documented service dogs.
• ​Be sure to check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.​​
• Presentations and viewings will not restart nor be extended for latecomers and the facility does not remain open after hours.
• Camping and overnight parking are never permitted. Consider local parks and lodging.

· DRIVING DIRECTIONS ·

​1602 Observatory Dr.
Goldendale, WA  98620 USA

​From US-97:

1. Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East Broadway St / Rt 142
   (Look for Dairy Queen)  
2. Proceed for 1 mile into town.
3. At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
   
4. Proceed North for half mile.
5. Follow Observatory signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.  
6. Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.