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SPRING/SUMMER VISITING SCHEDULE
APRIL-SEPTEMBER *OPEN THU-SUN | CLOSED MON-WED Click the program links above to book your free tickets *All visits are by appointment only LATE ARRIVAL will result in appointment cancellation |
We have migrated to a new reservation platform administrated by WA State Parks.
All existing appointments will be honored and no programs have been canceled.
All existing appointments will be honored and no programs have been canceled.
· KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ·
· Admission is Free during regular schedule. A WA State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site and must be displayed in vehicle at all times. Passes are available for purchase at the Observatory: $10 day-pass, $45 annual (new price).
· Telescope observation is unavailable to latecomers and programs do not restart.
· Bring warm clothes. Programs include outdoor activities and domes are not heated.
· Check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.
· Some telescope observation entails climbing a mobile staircase.
· Park grounds close at sunset to visitors without appointments. Camping and overnight parking are never permitted. Please consider local camping parks and lodging.
· No oversized vehicle parking in main lot; drop-off only. Please use designated areas.
· HEADLIGHTS OFF in main parking lot. NO BRIGHT FLASHLIGHTS on campus.
· Animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted and outdoor evening programs are not considered "pet-friendly"; trained service animals are permitted upon clarification as per State and Federal regulations (check the FAQ page for more info). Due to past incidents, we do not recommend bringing animals to Goldendale Observatory.
· Telescope observation is unavailable to latecomers and programs do not restart.
· Bring warm clothes. Programs include outdoor activities and domes are not heated.
· Check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.
· Some telescope observation entails climbing a mobile staircase.
· Park grounds close at sunset to visitors without appointments. Camping and overnight parking are never permitted. Please consider local camping parks and lodging.
· No oversized vehicle parking in main lot; drop-off only. Please use designated areas.
· HEADLIGHTS OFF in main parking lot. NO BRIGHT FLASHLIGHTS on campus.
· Animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted and outdoor evening programs are not considered "pet-friendly"; trained service animals are permitted upon clarification as per State and Federal regulations (check the FAQ page for more info). Due to past incidents, we do not recommend bringing animals to Goldendale Observatory.
· DIRECTIONS TO OBSERVATORY ·
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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:
- Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto E Broadway St / Rt 142
(Look for the 76 Station) - Proceed for 1 mile into town.
- At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
- Proceed North for half mile.
- Follow Observatory signs and keep right onto Observatory Drive.
- Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.
APRIL-SEPTEMBER
*OPEN THU-SUN
CLOSED MON-WED
*All visits are by appointment only
*OPEN THU-SUN
CLOSED MON-WED
*All visits are by appointment only
Tap the program links above to book your free tickets
LATE ARRIVAL will result in appointment cancellation
LATE ARRIVAL will result in appointment cancellation
We have migrated to a new reservation platform administrated by WA State Parks. All existing appointments will be honored and no programs have been canceled.
-KNOW BEFORE YOU GO-
· Admission is Free during regular schedule. A WA State Parks Discover Pass is required to park on-site and must be displayed in vehicle. Passes are available for purchase at the facility:
$10 day-pass, $45 annual (new price).
· Telescope observation is unavailable to latecomers and programs do not restart.
· Bring warm clothes; Programs include outdoor activities and domes are not heated.
· Check the weather & moon and special events pages when making plans.
· Some telescope observation entails climbing a mobile staircase.
· Park grounds close at sunset to visitors without appointments.
Camping and overnight parking are never permitted. Please consider local camping parks and lodging.
· No oversized vehicle parking in main lot; drop-off only. Use designated areas.
· HEADLIGHTS OFF in main parking lot.
· NO BRIGHT FLASHLIGHTS on campus.
· Animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted and outdoor evening programs are not considered "pet-friendly"; trained service animals are permitted upon clarification as per State and Federal regulations (check the FAQ page for more info). Due to past incidents, we do not recommend bringing animals to Goldendale Observatory.
-DRIVING DIRECTIONS-
1602 Observatory Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620 USA
1602 Observatory Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620 USA
From US-97:
· Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto E Broadway St / Rt 142 (Look for the 76 Station).
· Proceed for 1 mile into town.
· At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
· Proceed North for half mile.
· Follow Observatory signs and keep right onto Observatory Dr.
· Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.
· Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto E Broadway St / Rt 142 (Look for the 76 Station).
· Proceed for 1 mile into town.
· At flashing traffic signal, turn right onto N Columbus Ave.
· Proceed North for half mile.
· Follow Observatory signs and keep right onto Observatory Dr.
· Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.