The Yellowstone Ranch, also known as the Dutton Ranch in the TV series Yellowstone , is depicted as an enormous property spanning approximately between 776,000 and 825,000 acres. This size is often compared to that of the state of Rhode Island, which covers about 662,000 acres, emphasizing the ranch's vastness and significance in the storyline
. Some estimates even suggest the ranch could be as large as 880,000 acres based on land sale prices mentioned in the series, translating to roughly 1,375 square miles
. The fictional ranch is portrayed as one of the largest contiguous ranches in the United States, symbolizing the Dutton family's legacy and power. In reality, the filming location for the ranch, Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, is much smaller-about 2,500 acres or less
. Summary:
- Estimated size of Yellowstone (Dutton) Ranch: ~776,000 to 825,000 acres (some estimates up to ~880,000 acres)
- Comparable to the size of Rhode Island (~662,000 acres)
- Filming location (Chief Joseph Ranch): ~2,500 acres
- One of the largest fictional contiguous ranches in the U.S.
This vast acreage is a key element of the show's plot, highlighting the scale of land ownership and the conflicts surrounding it
