· SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE ·
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APRIL-SEPTEMBER
*OPEN THU-SUN | CLOSED MON-WED
Click the program links above to book your free tickets *Visits are by appointment only. Some Thursday Solar Programs are temporarily unavailable LATE ARRIVAL may result in appointment cancellation |
· 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 on vehicle at all times. Passes are available for purchase at the Observatory: $10 day-pass, $30 annual.
· 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.
· Park grounds close at sunset to day-use 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.
· 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).
· 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.
· Park grounds close at sunset to day-use 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.
· 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).
· 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 East 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 signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.
- Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.
SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE
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 on vehicle. Passes are available for purchase at the facility:
$10 day-pass, $30 annual.
· 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.
· Park grounds close at sunset to day-use 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.
· 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).
$10 day-pass, $30 annual.
· 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.
· Park grounds close at sunset to day-use 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.
· 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).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
1602 Observatory Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620 USA
From US-97:
· Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East 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 signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.
· Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.
Goldendale, WA 98620 USA
From US-97:
· Once within Goldendale city limits, turn onto East 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 signage and keep right onto Observatory Drive.
· Observatory is at top of hill. Stay on Paved Road.