Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site
2 notices: Burn Ban · Burn Ban No fires at any time — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.wa.gov(509) 773-3141
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
Fire restriction Burn BanNo fires permitted at any time.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Part of the Park is ClosedThe Goldendale Observatory solar and evening programs are cancelled for the time being due to staffing issues. The campus remains open for… (more)
The Goldendale Observatory solar and evening programs are cancelled for the time being due to staffing issues. The campus remains open for self-guided exploration from 6:30 am to dusk daily. Please check back here for updates.
Posted by the park 2026-08-05. Official alert
Fire restriction Burn Ban No fires at any timeNo fires permitted at any time. Learn more about this Burn Ban alert
Posted by the park 2025-06-09. Official alert
Alert NotificationInterim programming for winter 2026-27 is now live.
Posted by the park 2026-10-29. Official alert
Overview
Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site is a 5-acre historic site in Klickitat County, in Goldendale.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Hours vary, see Rules and Safety for details - year round
Winter Schedule: Learn about seasonal closures and operational changes during the off-season on the Winter Schedule page.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Discover pass: Annual Pass | $45 · year |
| One-day Pass | $10 |
Official wording
Discover pass: • Annual Pass: $45 • One-day Pass: $10 • Entrance fees: Varies
Washington park passes
- Discover Pass (annual) — $45. Day-use vehicle access to state parks (and DNR/WDFW lands) Details
- Discover Pass (one-day) — $10. Day-use vehicle access for one day Details
From the Washington state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Camis (washington.goingtocamp.com)
- Phone
- (888) 226-7688
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
No dogs
Dogs not Allowed • Dogs not Allowed Pet policy Per a 2019 WAC revision, animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted to enter the building. Trained service animals are permitted upon satisfactory clarification of training as per State and Federal regulations.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Visitor center
- Parking
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible restrooms
Accessible facilities listed: Accessible Restrooms, ADA Buildings, Accessible Parking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- Day-Use Only
- Dogs not Allowed
- Fires not Allowed
- Horses not Allowed
Appointment required for visitor center and observatory
Visitors may tour the park grounds but must make an appointment to enter the visitor center and/or observatory. Unscheduled visitors and groups will be turned away. Book your free reservation with our online calendar. Specific dates and times are automatically removed from the calendar as they become full. Check back frequently for availability as cancellations occur.
Park and Visitor Center hours and Observatory showtimes
On days of normal operations, the park grounds close at the same time as the visitor center. On all other days, the grounds close at sunset. Hours and showtimes are as follows:
Read more from the park
April 1 - Sept. 30
Open: Thur. - Sun.
Solar Show: 3-5 p.m.
Evening Show: 9 p.m. - Midnight
Closed: Mon. - Wed.
Oct. 1 - March 31
Open: Fri. - Sun.
Solar Show: 2-4 p.m.
Evening Show: 7-10 p.m.
Closed: Mon. - Thurs.
Pet policy
Per a 2019 WAC revision, animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted to enter the building. Trained service animals are permitted upon satisfactory clarification of training as per State and Federal regulations.
Parking
Overnight parking or camping is not allowed.
Getting there
- Address
- 1602 Observatory Drive
Goldendale, WA 98620 - Nearest town
- Goldendale
- Coordinates
- 45.8387, -120.8151
- Phone
- (509) 773-3141
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Washington State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Washington State Parks Find Parks directory (paged Drupal view), joined to WSPRC ParkBoundaries ArcGIS layer for coordinates/category
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 30, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology