Build Your Own ‘Yellowstone’: Sprawling Montana Land Plots Where You Can Channel Your Inner John Dutton—for Under $500K

In Montana, it’s all about the land. Just ask the fictional Dutton family on the acclaimed drama, “Yellowstone.”

The popular Paramount Network neo-Western featuring actors Kevin Costner and Kelly Reilly put luxury log-cabin living on the map. And now fans can snag a piece of the picturesque American West for themselves.

What better place to look than Big Sky country. Known for its vast acres of untouched land, Montana is equally revered for its endless outdoor activities including, naturally, cattle ranching.

When it comes to finding the right ranch, it might be time to get a little creative. If you know the area you want to construct your dream home, you may want to consider buying land and building from the ground up.

Need inspiration? Take the real-life example of the historic Chief Joseph Ranch, in Darby, MT, which serves as the setting for the fictional Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.

Below, we found five Montana lots that are currently available to get your Western land grab started. Saddle up and take a look!

1. 360 N Joplin County Rd, Joplin, MT

Price: $89,900

Close to Canada: This 40-acre retreat 10 miles east of Chester, MT, is nestled in the historic Hi-Line region that was once part of the Great Northern Railway.

The peaceful northern Montana location boasts incredible views of untouched natural beauty. It is home to antelope, deer, coyotes, foxes, and migratory birds and is seeking a buyer to bring plans to build their dream home.

2. Stara Tukan Rd Lot 49, Columbus, MT

Price: $119,900

Scenic surroundings: Located at the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains about 40 miles west of Billings, this 21.45-acre lot provides a blank canvas for your dream home.

The “really pretty parcel” is tucked away in an area known for its scenic surroundings. Deer and turkey frequent the property that is surrounded by natural beauty. Excellent trout fishing on the nearby Stillwater and Yellowstone rivers provides the ultimate retreat for outdoorsy buyers.

3. 8897 Corbin Rd, Jefferson City, MT

Price: $178,900

Mountain majesty: Located about 20 miles south of Helena, MT, on a private gated road, this 17.2-acre lot boasts breathtaking views of the Elkhorn Mountains.

The property borders Bureau of Land Management forests and is within a hunting district. Imagine sitting in your newly built log cabin and enjoying views of elk and deer wandering about your property!

4. Hidden Meadows Way Lot 10, Trout Creek, MT

Price: $359,000

Picturesque property: This 20-acre lot is nestled next to Forest Service in the huckleberry capital of Montana.

About an hour southeast of Sandpoint, ID, the property is filled with aspen groves and meadows and is home to deer, elk, and turkeys. The lot has already been preapproved for septic and underground power, and fiber optic can already be found along the property line, according to the listing.

5. Rabbit Obrian Creek Rd, Troy, MT 

Price: $389,000

Cleared for construction: Located near the Kootenai River, this 15.9-acre property in northwest Montana already has two homesites cleared for construction.

Surrounded by a tree-filled landscape, with specimens including ponderosa pine, blue spruce, golden larch, and western cedar, the pristine property abuts national forest land popular for hiking. Located 20 minutes northwest of the town of Libby, MT, the acreage also has a well with a newly installed pump and is near Alvord Lake.