“Smokey and the Bandit II” was filmed mainly in Florida and Georgia, with additional scenes shot in Texas, California, and Nevada. Key spots include Jupiter and Miami in Florida and the Atlanta area in Georgia.

Main Filming Locations

  • Florida : Jupiter, Miami, Indiantown, plus other Palm Beach County areas for highway and bridge scenes. The bridge jump over the Intracoastal Waterway was filmed on Indiantown Road in Jupiter.
  • Georgia : Atlanta and nearby locations, including the Lakewood Fairgrounds and Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, were used for stunt-heavy and racing sequences.

Other States Used

  • Texas : Texarkana is referenced for truck‑stop and road‑run atmosphere; some material tied to Bandit’s trucking world is associated with Texas settings.
  • California & Nevada: Ventura, California, was used for some chase material, while Las Vegas, Nevada, appears among the listed production locations, likely for short establishing or roadway shots.

Quick Scoop

  • The movie mixed real Southern highways and fairgrounds to give an authentic road‑trip feel across the Southeast.
  • Fans often visit Jupiter, Lakewood (Atlanta), and the Atlanta Motor Speedway to trace the film’s most recognizable chase and stunt locations.

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