Where was Planet of the Apes filmed? Are the sets still there?
The opening scenes of Planet were filmed in Page, Arizona. According to the Director of the Powell Museum in Page (http://www.page-lakepowell.com), “The movie was filmed in the area behind Big Water, UT and in the back end of Warm Creek Bay — accessible by four wheel drive in dry weather. There is nothing there except lots of rocks. Nothing remains of the set or props though we do have one of the styrofoam rocks in our local museum. Stop by the John Wesley Powell Museum or the Page Chamber of Commerce office and get more specific directions” (Thanks to Stefan for this updated info). The Ape City scenes were filmed on the Fox Ranch (also called the Malibu Ranch). I don’t know if the sets are still there. The Tim Burton Planet of the Apes film was also lensed partially in Page, Arizona, in the same locations as the original. • Isn’t there a new Apes movie in the works? Yes! Though previous reports appeared to be a mixed blessing — the only thing the film had in common with the Apes ser
