Southfork Ranch is a ranch in Parker, Texas, and a filming location for Dallas (1978-1991), Dallas: J.R. Returns (1996) and Dallas: War of the Ewings (1998). Built in 1970. It is owned by Centurion American Development Group.
Location: 3700 Hogge Road, Parker, Texas, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Parker, Texas
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0375, SRC-0376 - Built in 1970
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0377, SRC-0378 - Appeared in Dallas (tv, 1978-1991) — as Exterior of the Ewing family ranch (Southfork)
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0375, SRC-0377 - Appeared in Dallas: J.R. Returns (movie, 1996)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-3011, SRC-3413, SRC-11106 - Appeared in Dallas: War of the Ewings (movie, 1998)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-3011, SRC-3413, SRC-11106
Ownership history
Current owner — Centurion American Development Group (since 2022)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-0376, SRC-0379, SRC-0378, SRC-3417, SRC-3418, SRC-3662, SRC-3011, SRC-5988, SRC-10143
Previous owners
- Joe Duncan (1970–1984)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-0377, SRC-0378, SRC-3011, SRC-3413, SRC-3414, SRC-3415, SRC-3416
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0375 — Texas Film Commission (Office of the Governor) – Texas Film Trails (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0376 — CoStar (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0377 — Southfork Ranch (official operator site) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0378 — Fort Worth Business Press (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0379 — CandysDirt (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10143 — Centurion American (official) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11106 — DallasTVshow.com – Dallas Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3011 — Wikipedia – Southfork Ranch (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3413 — Southfork Ranch (official site) — About / Our Origins (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3414 — Discover Dallas Tours — Southfork Ranch (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3415 — D Magazine — "The Real J.R." (June 1989) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3416 — Visit Plano — Venue Spotlight: the Legendary Southfork Ranch (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3417 — Community Impact — Famed Southfork Ranch in Parker sells to Centurion American (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3418 — Dallas Innovates — Southfork Ranch Is Acquired by Centurion American Development Group (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3662 — centurionamerican.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4745 — Southfork Ranch (official site) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4746 — Visit Plano (Plano CVB tourism board) (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5988 — Sold! Southfork Ranch of Dallas Fame — The Land Report (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily 10am-5pm; guided tours hourly starting 10:15am, last tour 4:15pm (arrive 15 min early)
Admission: Adults $30, Seniors (60+) $25, Children (6-12) $25, ages 5 and under free; military/first responders 10% off (plus 8.25% sales tax)
Frequently asked questions
How is Southfork Ranch connected to Dallas?
Southfork Ranch, in Parker, Texas, has a documented connection to Dallas. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Dallas: J.R. Returns, Dallas: War of the Ewings.
How is Southfork Ranch connected to Dallas: J.R. Returns?
Southfork Ranch, in Parker, Texas, has a documented connection to Dallas: J.R. Returns. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Dallas, Dallas: War of the Ewings.
How is Southfork Ranch connected to Dallas: War of the Ewings?
Southfork Ranch, in Parker, Texas, has a documented connection to Dallas: War of the Ewings. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Dallas, Dallas: J.R. Returns.
Can you visit Southfork Ranch?
Yes — Southfork Ranch is open to the public. Hours: Open daily 10am-5pm; guided tours hourly starting 10:15am, last tour 4:15pm (arrive 15 min early). Admission: Adults $30, Seniors (60+) $25, Children (6-12) $25, ages 5 and under free; military/first responders 10% off (plus 8.25% sales tax).
Where is Southfork Ranch located?
Southfork Ranch is located in Parker, Texas.