The groundbreaking, award-winning comedy-drama about four Indigenous teenagers was filmed entirely in Oklahoma – the first major series shot in the state with a nearly all-Native cast and creative team.
Where was Reservation Dogs filmed?
Reservation Dogs was filmed in Oklahoma – around Okmulgee and Tulsa.
Every Reservation Dogs location, explained
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The reservation – Okmulgee
The teens’ town used Okmulgee and the surrounding country.
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The small towns – rural Oklahoma
Scenes used Inola, Terlton, Sand Springs and Beggs.
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The city – Tulsa
Some scenes used Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Native Oklahoma
The show is rooted in the Indigenous communities of Oklahoma.
Planning a visit
The towns around Okmulgee and Tulsa, Oklahoma – the show’s real home – are accessible parts of the state.
Reservation Dogs Fun Facts
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Filmed in Oklahoma The show was shot entirely in Oklahoma.
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An all-Native team It was made by a nearly all-Indigenous cast and crew.
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A groundbreaking series It broke new ground for Native American storytelling.
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Created by Harjo and Waititi It came from Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi.
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Four friends The story follows four teens dreaming of leaving home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Reservation Dogs filmed?
In Oklahoma – around Okmulgee and Tulsa.
Is it set in Oklahoma?
Yes – on and around a Muscogee reservation.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Okmulgee and Tulsa areas are accessible.
Who created it?
Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi.
When did it start?
2021.
