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Since episode one, Yellowstone has been rife with unexpected twists and turns, always leaving us wondering what could possibly happen next.
But some of the biggest questions fans have are unrelated to the plot:
Where do they film the show? Is Yellowstone ranch even real? And, most importantly, is the location open to visitors?
The ranch is as real as it gets! Standing in for the Dutton ranch is a 106-year-old cattle ranch in Darby, Montana known as Chief Joseph Ranch.
You’ll find it on the Appaloosa Trail in Darby, Montana, which is about a five-hour drive from Yellowstone National Park.
Fun fact: there’s even a Yellowstone Ranch sign out front. The current owners are proud of being associated with the hit Paramount series and welcome fans to stop by and take pictures of the sign.
Also yes! Much to our surprise, the ranch’s website says that you can stay overnight inside two of the show’s most recognizable filming locations.
Lee Dutton’s cabin (The Fisherman cabin) and Rips’s cabin (The Ben Cook cabin) both welcome visitors.
You can even fish on the property during your stay and bring your horses along. If you, you know, actually happen to own any horses.
That makes it a must for avid fans of the show. However, if you do plan to head to Chief Joseph Ranch any time soon, you might want to start saving… like, yesterday.
Per night, Lee Dutton’s cabin costs $1,200 and Rip’s cabin is an even steeper $1,500. There’s also a three-night minimum stay policy so popping in for a quick look around isn’t possible.
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Photos courtesy of Paramount Network