If we could summarize 2023 in three words, they would be: Yellowstone, Yellowstone, and, again… Yellowstone. For more reasons than not, the hit Western-series was a hot topic throughout the year, but instead of diving into all of the gossip of the show ending and upcoming spinoffs, we’ll focus on one of the *many* great things about the show: its filming locations! We absolutely love the casting and riveting plots, but the show owes a lot of its appeal to its stunning scenery and cinematography.
While we get ready to binge every single existing episode of Yellowstone (and shows like Yellowstone) while we await the series finale, we thought we’d go ahead and discuss the real star of the show: the gorgeous Dutton Ranch! Set on sprawling fields with looming mountains and clear blue skies, the Dutton Ranch is the perfect backdrop for the intense neo-Western series. So, now you might be wondering: Where is Yellowstone filmed? And does it actually look like that in real life? (The answer to that question is yes!) Here’s everything you need to know about the real-life ranch where Yellowstone is filmed.
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.
Although, it’s important to note that this information does not include scenes at the fictional Broken Rock Indian Reservation. Instead, these scenes were filmed at the Crow Indian Reservation, located in southern Montana. And if we’re mapping it out, you’d be on the road for 7 hours when driving from the reservation to the show’s ranch.
