Texas is not Montana. And that’s exactly what makes Dutton Ranch feel like a genuine wager. Beth and Rip are no longer standing on inherited ground, they’re building something from scratch, in a state that has its own brutal way of testing people.
Before we get into the drama, the betrayals, and the kind of Beth Dutton one-liners that could strip paint off a wall, there’s something else worth acknowledging: the locations in this show are doing serious heavy lifting.
From a historic ranch in Parker County to a luxury boutique hotel in Dallas, Texas here is not just a backdrop, it’s a character. This is your complete guide to every filming location in Dutton Ranch, and why more than a few of them deserve a spot on your travel list.
Dutton Ranch Filming Locations
Location 01
Saunders Ranch – The New Dutton Ranch
Context in the Drama: The working heart of the series, serving as the Dutton family’s new Texas home base.
Address & Location: Near Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
A historic, privately operated cattle and horse ranch established in 1934, known for breeding performance horses and producing rodeo livestock. As an active working ranch, public access is not indicated.
Location 02
South Creek Ranch – The 10 Petal Ranch & Tall Oaks Mansion
Context in the Drama: Depicted as the sprawling 10 Petal Ranch, the property’s centerpiece estate, referred to as Tall Oaks, features prominently as a symbol of Texas wealth and power.
Address & Location: Near Ferris, approximately 20 minutes south of downtown Dallas, Texas
A 5,400-acre private property featuring a luxurious stone mansion formerly owned by W. Ray Wallace, CEO of Dallas-based Trinity Industries until his passing in 2016. Not indicated as open to the public.
Location 03
Tommy’s Convenience Store – Rio Paloma Gas Station
Context in the Drama: Serves as the Rio Paloma gas station and convenience store, establishing the texture of the fictional town’s everyday life.
Address & Location: Outskirts of Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas
An operational roadside convenience store on the edge of Mineral Wells. Likely accessible to the public as a functioning business.
Location 04
Roughnecks Bar, Rio Vista – The Split Heart Bar
Context in the Drama: Stands in for the Split Heart Bar, the local watering hole of Rio Paloma.
Address & Location: Rio Vista, Johnson County, Texas (approximately 20 miles south of Fort Worth)
Rio Vista is a small community of approximately 1,000 residents. The bar is a functioning establishment in this tight-knit town.
Location 05
E.M. Daggett Middle School, Rio Paloma High School
Context in the Drama: Portrayed as Rio Paloma High School.
Address & Location: Fairmount residential area, Fort Worth, Texas
An active public school facility. Visitors should respect that this is a functioning educational institution and not a tourist destination.
Location 06
Reunion Grounds, Granbury – Rio Paloma Rodeo
Context in the Drama: The rodeo scenes representing Rio Paloma’s community events were shot here.
Address & Location: Granbury, Hood County, Texas
A local event venue associated with the Hood County Stampede Rodeo and fair. Likely open to the public during scheduled events.
Location 07
Western Inn, Cleburne – Montana Hotel (Episode 2: “Earn Another Day”)
Context in the Drama: Featured in the second episode as a one-star hotel in Montana.
Address & Location: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas (approximately 30 miles south of Fort Worth)
Described as a one-star hotel and an operational lodging property.
Location 08
Cleburne Horse Auction – Livestock Auction Scene
Context in the Drama: The setting for the livestock auction sequence.
Address & Location: Cleburne, Texas
An active livestock auction facility. Auction events may be open to the public; schedules would need to be confirmed locally.
Location 09
Watts Chapel United Methodist Church – Church & Cemetery (Episode 3: “Act of God Business”)
Context in the Drama: The church and adjacent cemetery appear in the third episode.
Address & Location: Grandview, Johnson County, Texas
An active place of worship. Visitors should be respectful of services and the privacy of the congregation.
Location 10
Lake Weatherford Marina Bait Shop – Rustler’s Grill
Context in the Drama: Dressed and used as the Rustler’s Grill restaurant.
Address & Location: Lake Weatherford, Texas
A functioning lakeside retail establishment serving the Lake Weatherford recreational area.
Location 11
Old Red Museum of Dallas County – Dallas Street Scene
Context in the Drama: Visible in the background as Kelly Reilly’s character drives along Commerce Street in downtown Dallas.
Address & Location: Commerce Street, Downtown Dallas, Texas
The Old Red Museum, formerly the Dallas County Courthouse, is a publicly accessible museum and one of Dallas’s most recognizable historic landmarks. Well worth a visit in its own right.
Location 12
Hôtel Swexan & Stillwell’s Restaurant, Dallas Dining Scene
Context in the Drama: Kelly Reilly’s character arrives here for an upscale dining scene. Despite appearing to be a short drive from the Old Red Museum on screen, the two locations are over a mile apart in reality.
Address & Location: Harwood District, Dallas, Texas
Opened in 2023, Hôtel Swexan is a luxury boutique property blending Swiss hospitality with Texan style. Stillwell’s, the upscale steakhouse within the hotel, is the specific filming location and is open to the public, a strong candidate for a fan pilgrimage dinner.
Location 13
Grandview Hardware Store – Rowlett Hardware (Episode 4: “Start With a Bullet”)
Context in the DramaPortrayed as the Rowlett Hardware store in episode four.
Address & LocationGrandview, Texas (approximately 35 miles south of Fort Worth)
A functioning hardware store in a small Texas community.
Location 14
KPMG Plaza at Hall Arts Center – Chicago Business Building (Episode 6: “A Cowboy Saint”)
Context in the Drama: Doubles as a Chicago corporate setting in episode six.
Address & Location: Dallas Arts District, Dallas, Texas
A prominent commercial tower in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The surrounding area is walkable and rich with cultural institutions.
Location 15
Lake Weatherford – Fishing Scene
Context in the Drama: The location where Oreana (Natalie Alyn Lind) and Carter (Finn Little) are seen fishing.
Address & Location: Approximately 7 miles east of Weatherford, Texas, on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River
A public reservoir and recreational area. Fishing, boating, and lakeside activities are available to visitors.
Location 16
Wild Bill’s Western Store – Joaquin’s Scene
Context in the Drama: Joaquin (Juan Pablo Raba) is seen at this iconic retail destination.
Address & Location: Dallas, Texas
A well-established Texas institution specializing in cowboy boots, hats, and authentic western merchandise. Fully open to the public and a genuine cultural experience for visitors to Dallas.
Location 17
Walloon’s Restaurant, Fort Worth – Chicago Restaurant Scene
Context in the Drama: Depicted on screen as a restaurant in Chicago.
Address & Location: Magnolia Avenue, Near Southside district, Fort Worth, Texas (in the historic LaCava building)
A seafood and Southern-inspired restaurant in a historic Fort Worth building. Open to the public and a noteworthy dining destination in the Near Southside neighborhood.
Final Word
What makes Dutton Ranch feel convincing isn’t just Kelly Reilly’s ability to make an entire room go quiet, or the chemistry she and Cole Hauser have refined across years of Yellowstone. It’s also the deliberate care in the locations, ranches that genuinely smell like cattle and open earth, small-town bars that actually know their regulars, a lake that actually has fish in it. Texas in this show isn’t a set. It’s a witness. And those witnesses are still standing, waiting to be found.
