Where is Yellowstone filmed? The Ultimate Guide to All the Locations
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Now back for its fifth and final season, Yellowstone was filmed in Montana, Utah, and Texas.
Led by their patriarch John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, the Dutton clan will have to defend the largest ranch in the United States, bordering Yellowstone National Park, from land developers, an Indian reservation, and the park itself.
Led by their patriarch John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, the Dutton clan will have to defend the largest ranch in the United States, bordering Yellowstone National Park, from land developers, an Indian reservation, and the park itself.
This ambitious project was created by Taylor Sheridan, who began his career as an actor (Sons of Anarchy) before going on to write acclaimed films such as Sicario and Hell or High Water.
Kevin Costner is joined by an impressive cast, including Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Wes Bentley, and Luke Grimes.
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to all the filming locations of Yellowstone that you can find. The locations are listed in order of appearance, with new season five additions included below.
The Yellowstone Dutton Ranch
The Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, doubles as the fictional Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, considered in the series the largest ranch in the country.
Built between 1914 and 1917, this historic landmark is the perfect, quintessential western backdrop for the series.
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Image courtesy of Mel Pervais - Map
Image courtesy of Mel Pervais - Map
The scenic Chief Joseph Ranch is actually located a long way from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming: The estate is situated just one mile south of the tiny town of Darby in Ravalli County.
For the first three seasons, ranch house scenes and other interiors were filmed on sound stages at the Utah Film Studio in Park City.
The governor's office is the stunning Montana State Capitol in Helena, constructed between 1896 and 1902.
The courtroom scenes were also filmed here, in the elegant Old Supreme Court Chamber, designed in the Greek Neoclassical architectural style.
Image courtesy of Paramount Network - Map
The cast and crew filmed some scenes in the Crow Indian Reservation in southern Montana.
Established in 1868, the reservation lands include Big Horn, Treasure, and Yellowstone counties.
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Much of the spectacular scenery in the series was filmed in the Bitterroot Valley around Darby, part of the Rocky Mountains that run along the Montana-Idaho border.
The local newspaper Montana Standard reported that the production recorded scenes near the Big Hole River on the I-15 road between Butte and Melrose.
Image courtesy of Paramount Network - Maps: Bitterroot Valley / Big Hole River
The exterior of the Schwartz & Meyer bank building in Salt Lake City is actually located at 2505 Lincoln Avenue in Ogden, Utah, on the corner of 25th Street.
Several other scenes set on the streets of the city were filmed on Ogden's iconic 25th Street, a three-block stretch of great restaurants, art galleries and shops.
The Endless Indulgence bar in Season 3, Episode 5, is a clothing store specializing in retro and vintage wear at 136 25th Street.
Image courtesy of Paramount - Map
The nightclub scenes were filmed at the Outlaw Saloon, also in Ogden. In fact, the city boasts a remarkable nightlife.
Located almost 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden is a railroad town surrounded by magnificent mountains with awesome hiking and mountain biking trails.
Kevin Costner was also spotted filming at the Stevens-Henager College campus in West Haven, near Ogden.
Image courtesy of Paramount Network - Maps: Outlaw Saloon / Endless Indulgence
Some rodeo scenes were filmed at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, the venue that hosts the annual Utah County Fair located in the town of Spanish Fork.
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Dan Jenkins' lodge is the luxurious and modern Nicklaus Clubhouse at Promontory Club in Park City, Utah.
If you can afford it, there are plenty of year-round activities available to visitors, such as skiing in the Rocky Mountains, the Painted Valley Jack Nicklaus Golf Course, or the world-class equestrian center.
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Season 4 locations
In its fourth season, the hit TV show focused on filming exclusively in Montana, as director and co-creator Taylor Sheridan reportedly told Deadline, although Yellowstone also filmed scenes in North Texas.
The sequence with Kayce in the first episode at the Montana Livestock Association offices was filmed in a building at 163 S 2nd Street in Downtown Hamilton, MT.
Image courtesy of Paramount Network and Google Maps
The car chase ends at the Meridian Road and Bear Creek Road intersection, located about 12 miles north of Hamilton.
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Also in the first episode, "Half the Money", Beth meets Carter at the Bozeman General Hospital.
There is a Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman, MT, but all the scenes were filmed at the Community Medical Center in Missoula.
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The fourth episode, "Winning or Learning," begins with Jimmy (played by Jefferson White) on his way to Ranch 6666 in Texas, having left Yellowstone to join Travis on the horse show circuit.
This sequence was filmed at WestWorld of Scottsdale, a huge, multipurpose venue in Arizona.
The rodeo arena is the equestrian centerpiece of this complex, which has over 300,000 square feet of exhibit space.
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The famous Four Sixes Ranch or the 6666 Ranch is an institution in the world of American Quarter Horse Racing.
The legendary ranch, located in King County, Texas, was established in 1900 and spans about 260,000 acres of land.
In January 2022, Sheridan led a group of investors to buy the massive property (about twice the size of Chicago) for about $350 million.
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The anti-industrial animal farming protest from episode five, "Under a Blanket of Red", at the Livingston field office was filmed at Railroad and Woody streets in Missoula.
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In episode eight, "No Kindness for the Coward", Jimmy and Emily (Kathryn Kelly) have dinner at Mary's Brazos Cafe in Weatherford, the town where the series co-creator Taylor Sheridan is resident.
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The Ruby's Cafe is located at 2101 Regent Street in Missoula.
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The rodeo scenes in episode nine, "No Such Thing as Fair", were filmed at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, a 120-acre equestrian and event complex in Fort Worth.
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Summer's trial in the season finale was recorded at Missoula County Courthouse, which also doubles as the Montana State Capitol in season five.
Both the exterior and the beautifully restored interior rooms of this historic justice court are featured in the series.
Image courtesy of Paramount - Map
Across the street from the Missoula County Courthouse sits the office building that serves as the Market Equities' Montana headquarters, the Garlington Building at 350 Ryman.
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The new Yellowstone Season 5 locations
The Gray Wolf Peak Casino from the third episode of season five, "Tall Drink of Water", is a real casino in Missoula.
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The Governor's house in the eight episode, "A Knife and No Coin", is the Daly Mansion outside Hamilton, in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley.
This large 24,000-square-foot Victorian manor boasts 50 rooms, including 25 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.
Today, this historic 19th-century property is a museum and a popular wedding venue.
Image courtesy of Paramount - Map
In the ninth episode released in November 2024, "Desire Is All You Need," there are several establishing shots of Rip's truck traveling across the country.
The one pictured was filmed on the scenic Potash Road along the Colorado River in Utah's Canyonlands National Park.
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The horse petting scene was filmed at the Three Forks Rest Area north of I 90 on the west side of US 287 in Montana.
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The skyscraper where Sarah Atwood meets Grant Horton is an establishing shot of the Texas Tower in downtown Houston.
Completed in 2021, this 47-story modern office building is a prominent part of the city's new skyline.
Image courtesy of Paramount - Map
The "Welcome to Dalhart" sign is located on U.S. Highway 54 in the center of this Texas town.
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In the tenth episode, "The Apocalypse of Change", Beth and Rip stay at The Barfield Hotel in Amarillo, Texas.
Originally opened as an office building in the 1920s, this historic boutique hotel in the heart of the city has been transformed into a luxury destination for travellers.
The Barfield includes the speakeasy-style bar called Paramount Recreation Club, where the couple go for drinks and dancing.
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At the end of the episode there is a scene where Rip drives Summer to the airport, filmed at the Missoula Montana Airport.
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The Lewis and Clark County building in the eleventh episode, "Three Fifty-Three," is a Missoula County concrete and glass building connected to the courthouse on the south side.
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In the twelfth episode, "Counting Coup," there is this shot of the Bosque Ranch in Weatherford, Texas.
This ranch, which has been used several times in the series as a filming location, is where Taylor Sheridan lives.
Image courtesy of Paramount - Map
You can also find our reports on all the locations where the 1883 series and its sequel, 1923, were filmed.
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Loving this series! Kelly Reilly is awesome.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE Yellowstone !!! Can't wait until tomorrow night's 3rd season episode begins.
Deleteabsolutely DESPISE beth! the most over-acted, obnoxious character in the history of cinema
DeleteBut wouldn't you love to see her take on the sows on "The View"?
DeleteWould love that!
DeleteI love Yellowstone I can't get enough of the show. I lived in Salmon Idaho for years always went to Darby. I have been at Cheif Josephs ranch many times.
ReplyDeleteAmazing to see Rip and Beth's relationship grow stronger and it's the smaller details in their characters that are being revealed like their dancing together at the Whiskey Bar and, of course, the roof scene where both of their personalities soften and become more tender to each other. Beth is on point when she senses that Rip is going to say it but asks that he reserve for a later time when she needs it. All I can say about the attack scene at Beth's office is that she is one formidable woman to reckon with and,of course, I absolutely LOVED when Rip says it at the time when she needs it most and she is at her worst! Taylor Sheridan's attention to detail is absolutely amazing and he gets it and nails it as far as I am concerned. Oh, and I love that Jimmy's character is getting more extended play in the future. I admire the dedication to their craft and the willingness to perfect their new western skills to make it very authentic. I knew Kelly Reilly was from England and with the help of her dialect coach most people are totally surprised about this. More Kudos to Kelly on that!
ReplyDeletegripping drama, but in the old days of westerns is was the good guys against the bad guys, sadly in this you have to pick the BAD guy you root for. I guess there is no one good in corrupt society anymore.
ReplyDeleteLove the show... can't get enough of it. Does anyone know where the location of Dan Jenkin's lodge is? It's not mentioned in the article...
ReplyDeleteIt’s a place called promontory Utah. There are two jack Nicklaus signature golf courses 5here and 5hats the restaurant and pro shop. Very very nice and top of the line all the way.
DeleteMy wife and I Love Yellowstone, always liked Kevin Costner, we have a cabin near Darby and visit it as often as possible. It's hard because we live near Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, far far away. This Summer we saw activity at the "Dutton Homesite" which had a Yellowstone sign over the Main entrance, our friends who live there told us the series was being partially filmed there...Really cool...Montana is an Awesome state, we love it.... Durhams
ReplyDeleteThis series is absolutely fantastic love it but there is one small detail at the beginning when you see the big dredging wheel that is supposed to be digging out dirt it is turning backwards, its supposed to be turning in the opposite direction just thought you mite want to know, besides that can't wait for season three you go John Dutton
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that I wasn't the only one that noticed that too! Come on season 3!!
DeleteSo I'm wondering if the second Beck brother died ...or will he return next season ...angrier and meaner than ever …? Just wondering. I'm also glad John Dutton gave Rip the house; no one in that family is more dedicated to him than Rip. Really getting into this fictitious story. And it has been mocked by the critics as a "cheap western soap."
ReplyDeleteThose who can do , do it well . Those who can't sit around and moan and groan . Also who appointed you as God of the series ??? You know nothing about what is good and what is not !!! It is a wonderful series and I hope it goes on for years !!!!
DeleteLove, Love, Love this show, just wish they would have a few more shows per season.
ReplyDeleteBest show on TV, where are the Emmy noms?
ReplyDeleteBEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL CAST (ESPECIALLY LUKE GRIMES)
NEED TO ADD SCOTT EASTWOOD!
EXCELLENT!!
ReplyDeleteExceptionally well done, true to life. I grew up in similar circumstances.
It was hard but fun, looking back
A friend told me it was his favorite show and, just for the heck of it, I recorded it. Now I'm hooked !
ReplyDeleteI agree about Scott Eastwood.. Yes, please add him to the bunkhouse..!! Fantastic series with lots of great things to look at.....both scenic and actors.. I really love Rip..
ReplyDeletedoes anyone know how big is the ranch in the serie ( i think i've heard about 200 000 acres maybe i've dreamed that)
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know where they film the scenes for Rip’s house? I know they were filming up Brown’s Canyon near Park City and swear I saw it, even had the big rock on the left corner of the house, it was at the entrance to Thousand Peaks Ranch. So love this series!
ReplyDeleteIs the Buckin Rail Saloon a real Dillon MT tavern?
ReplyDeleteSeason 1, Ep 2: Can you tell me what church was used? It looks very similar to church used in a Longmire episode. thank you.
ReplyDeleteAs John Dutton said in the show, "Sometimes good men have to do bad things." You may also think of it as "sometimes you've got to fight fire with fire." It may not be something you want to do, but it may be the lesser of two evils. As for the old westerns, things aren't as "black and white" as they used to be.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know where The Beck bros house is?
ReplyDeleteI love the show. I have wondered all week what will happen in the season finale. I have learned quite a lot about life far from the Southeast where I live.
ReplyDeleteOn what route is the Wyoming/Montana border that they take some unlucky employees to the train station?
ReplyDeleteLove this show, especially how real life issues are brought to light. Missing Native American women is an issue that is a real problem that needs to be fixed. Bravo to Taylor Sheridan for your writing about these problems.
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