Where Is ‘Dutton Ranch’ Filmed? And Is Rio Paloma, Texas Real?

The new Yellowstone spinoff series, Dutton Ranch, has shifted its setting from Montana to Texas, following characters Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton as they establish a new life in the fictional town of Rio Paloma. While Rio Paloma does not exist in reality, the production utilized several real-life Texas locations for filming. Ferris City, located south of Dallas, was announced as the primary filming site, with city officials expressing pride in hosting the production. Additional scenes were captured in Weatherford, near the Bosque Ranch, as well as in Dallas, Mineral Wells, Rio Vista, Boyd, and Cleburne. Notably, while some initial footage was shot in Montana, key sequences, including a major fire scene, were filmed in Texas. The series premiere, which aired on May 15, introduces viewers to this new environment where the protagonists face ruthless rivals and harsh realities. This report clarifies the distinction between the show's fictional narrative settings and the actual geographic locations used by the production team, providing fans with insights into the behind-the-scenes logistics of the highly anticipated series.