The TV series Yellowstone is primarily filmed in multiple locations across the western United States, with a strong focus on Montana and Utah. Montana Locations:
- The iconic Dutton Ranch scenes are filmed at the real Chief Joseph Ranch near Darby, Montana. This 2,500-acre working cattle ranch serves as the main setting for the Dutton family home and ranch, featuring a 5,000-square-foot mansion and stunning mountain views in the Bitterroot Valley
- The Crow Indian Reservation in southern Montana is used for scenes depicting the Broken Rock Indian Reservation
- Other Montana filming sites include Missoula, Helena (Montana State Capitol scenes), and Hamilton
Utah Locations:
- For the first three seasons, much of the filming took place in Utah, including Ogden, Spanish Fork (notably the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds for rodeo scenes), Park City (luxurious lodge scenes), and other areas like Heber City, Oakley, Kamas, Grantsville, and Logan
- Utah provided many of the show's rugged landscapes and small-town backdrops before the production shifted more fully to Montana starting in season four
Additional Locations:
- Some scenes in season four and beyond were filmed in Texas, including the Four Sixes Ranch area near Guthrie and a café called Mary's Brazos Café
- A portion of filming also occurs in studio spaces in Montana
In summary, while Yellowstone is set in Montana, its filming began largely in Utah before moving to Montana locations like the Chief Joseph Ranch and Crow Reservation, with some scenes also shot in Texas