Movies / Individual films / Return of the JediReturn of the Jedi 1983 · Directed by Richard Marquand
Explore the real-world connections to Return of the Jedi, with each location linked to its own story and evidence.
Star Wars ↗ The places behind the film. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Hiouchi, Del Norte County, California, USA
A state park near Crescent City, open to walkers.
The forest moon of Endor Return of the Jedi used the Del Norte redwoods as Endor, with 100 local residents as stormtroopers.
Production: Hiouchi, Del Norte County, California, USA · Depicted: Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (stand-in)
More places behind the film. Filming locations, story settings and documented inspirations, each with its own source. Precise scene positions and current visitor access need separate review.
Cheatham Grove Path Filming location
Speeder chase filming, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
Location source ↗ Imperial Sand Dunes, Buttercup Valley Filming location
Sail barge filming area; constructed barge not treated as extant
Location source ↗ Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Filming location
Named location scenes
Location source ↗ Patrick’s Point State Park Filming location
Named location scenes; historic park name retained
Location source ↗ Twenty Mule Team Canyon Road Filming location
Droids approach Jabba palace; precise camera position not established.
Location source ↗ Production locations in the source record. The film’s Wikidata record lists these production locations. Exact filming areas and visitor access have not yet been established here.