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Jackson Today
By the People, for the People
Ranches Inspired by 'Yellowstone' Are Up for Grabs
These expansive properties in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho offer a chance to live like the Duttons.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:44am
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The 'Yellowstone effect' has sparked a surge in luxury ranch listings, offering a chance to live the rugged Western lifestyle depicted in the hit TV drama.Jackson TodayThe hit TV drama 'Yellowstone' has sparked a surge in interest for large-scale cattle ranches, with a top brokerage reporting a 250% increase in its ranch listing inventory last year. Now, several properties that have either appeared on the show or evoke its rugged, multigenerational ranch aesthetic are on the market, including the 357-acre Two Feathers Ranch in Montana, the 190-acre Red Hills Ranch in Wyoming, and the 56-acre 535 Swan Lane in Idaho.
Why it matters
The 'Yellowstone effect' has reinvigorated the ranching real estate market, with buyers seeking out properties that capture the show's romanticized vision of large-scale, family-owned cattle operations in the American West. These listings provide a rare opportunity for those looking to immerse themselves in that lifestyle.
The details
Two Feathers Ranch in Darby, Montana, was previously part of the Chief Joseph Ranch that served as the filming location for 'Yellowstone.' The 357-acre property features a 7,200-square-foot contemporary home, irrigated meadows, a lake, and frontage on Tin Cup Creek. Red Hills Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a 190-acre compound with a main lodge, owner's residence, and three riverfront cabins, plus a mile and a half of frontage on the Gros Ventre River. The 56-acre 535 Swan Lane in Irwin, Idaho, offers 900 feet of Snake River frontage, a 6,000-square-foot primary residence, a guest cottage, and a trout-stocked private pond.
- The 'Yellowstone effect' has led to a 250% surge in ranch listings over the past year.
- In January 2026, a Wyoming cattle property larger than the state of Rhode Island sold for $79.5 million.
The players
Two Feathers Ranch
A 357-acre property in Darby, Montana that previously formed part of the filming location for the 'Yellowstone' TV series.
Red Hills Ranch
A 190-acre compound in Jackson Hole, Wyoming that has been owned by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl since 1975.
535 Swan Lane
A 56-acre alpine property in Irwin, Idaho with 900 feet of Snake River frontage, a main residence, and a trout-stocked private pond.
What they’re saying
“The 'Yellowstone effect' has seemingly reached a crescendo: a top brokerage specializing in ranches notched a 250 percent surge in its listing inventory last year.”
— Geoffrey Montes, Associate Editor, ELLE Decor
The takeaway
The enduring popularity of 'Yellowstone' has fueled a renewed interest in the rugged, romanticized lifestyle of large-scale cattle ranching in the American West, creating a rare opportunity for buyers to acquire their own slice of that world through these expansive, amenity-rich properties.
