These Are All the Real-Life Locations Where 'Yellowstone' Is Filmed (2025)

Saddle up, Yellowstone fans! The much-anticipated season 5, part 2 is finally here after years of waiting. And if the trailer tells us anything, it's going to be an explosive ending to an epic story (that may continue to a season 6 if the rumor mills are true). Yeehaw!

But while the cast of characters are some of the most memorable in Western TV show history, it would be hard to tell the story of the Dutton family without the stunning Yellowstone filming locations as backdrops. And that might lead you to wonder: Where exactly is Yellowstone filmed? And is the Dutton Ranch real?

So as you get ready to binge-watch every single existing episode of Yellowstone as a refresher and cattle drive yourself right into the newest season (exclusively on cable, FYI), here's everything you need to know about the past and current Yellowstone filming locations.

Where is Yellowstone filmed?

It's no secret that the majority of Yellowstone is shot outdoors. The show is based around a working cattle ranch in Montana. But, surprisingly, most of seasons 1 to 3 were filmed in the state of Utah, where the actual Yellowstone National Park reigns. In fact, The Salt Lake Tribune reported that 70 to 75 percent of seasons 1 to 3 were filmed across the state of Utah.

Marshall Moore, the VP of Operations over at Utah Film Studios, once told Deseret News that Yellowstone "was the largest show that has ever come to the state of Utah." To get a little more specific: Park City, Ogden, and Spanish Fork were all prominent locations for production of the show. The big exception is the fictional Broken Rock Indian Reservation. Those scenes were filmed at the Crow Indian Reservation, located in southern Montana.

These days, the Yellowstone cast spends most of their time in Montana to film on a real-life ranch in the state where the show is meant to take place. According to The Salt Lake Tribune, season 4 was filmed almost exclusively in Montana. The decision to stop any production in Utah was largely financial, because the state's "limited tax incentive program will not provide [the show] with the same rebates" they previously received.

Is the Dutton Ranch real?

Yes! The Dutton family's gorgeous log cabin is actually a 5,000-square foot mansion located on Chief Joseph Ranch near Darby, Montana. Just like on TV, it's a real working cattle ranch and family home—and it's totally stunning, of course.

"On the ranch, we're actually filming where it's actually set. It's almost like the most central character," Kevin Costner said in an interview with Vanity Fair. "You step outside and you see running horses and men working and the weather dictates what you do."

Can you visit the set of Yellowstone?

Once again, yes! When Yellowstone is not filming on the 2,500-acre ranch, the owners rent out some of the cabins on the property to visitors. Guests can spend their time fishing, horseback riding, and hiking through the area's beautiful mountains. (All while fantasizing about John Dutton showing up, of course.)

Is Yellowstone filmed in both Texas and Montana?

Actually, yes! Both seasons 4 and 5 were predominantly filmed in Montana. There were a handful of different cities used in the the most recent seasons including Missoula and Helena, the state's capital. This is where Beth’s office scenes take place.

Some scenes were shot in Texas, though. Citizens of the southern state got surprise of a lifetime when the show's cast and crew showed up in their small town to shoot at a local cafe for season 4. Mary Anderson, the owner of Mary's Brazos Cafe in Parker County, North Texas, "couldn't believe it was actually happening."

When asked why he decided to film at Mary's, Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan told local news it was "because that's where we have breakfast when I'm here." And now that we know Sheridan's new show 6666 is based on a ranch in Texas, this makes a whole lot more sense!