how big is the yellowstone ranch

The fictional Yellowstone Ranch, also known as the Dutton Ranch in the "Yellowstone" series, is depicted as one of the largest contiguous ranches in the United States. Its size is generally stated to be between 775,000 and 825,000 acres, making it comparable in size to the state of Rhode Island, which is about 776,900 acres. This vast expanse of land is central to the show's storyline about land preservation and ranching life. However, the real ranch used for filming, the Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana, is about 2,500 acres, much smaller than the fictional property depicted in the show.