Livingston: Agatized Wood Rockhounding in Park County, Montana

Updated June 2026

Livingston is a mapped rockhounding spot in Park County, Montana. Reported finds include agatized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Park County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Trail's End
Coordinates: 45.68021, -110.62142

Geology at Livingston

This spot sits on Hoppers Formation, mapped as andesitic sandstone, claystone, siltstone, and sandstone that formed roughly 100 to 66 million years ago. Sedimentary beds like these are the typical host for petrified and silicified wood, which weathers out as durable float on slopes and in washes.

Mapped unit: Hoppers Formation
Age: 100–66 Ma (Late Cretaceous)
Rock types: andesitic sandstone, claystone, siltstone, and sandstone
Elevation: 5,040 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Livingston

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 36°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 17°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LIVINGSTON AP station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Montana — Recreational mineral collecting
Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Livingston

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Agatized Wood Encyclopedia →

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Livingston FAQ

Where is Livingston?+

Livingston is in Park County, Montana, at 45.68021, -110.62142. Nearest road: Trail's End.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Livingston?+

Livingston is reported to produce Agatized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Livingston?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Livingston?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Livingston?+

The most comfortable months at Livingston are March to October.

How do I get to Livingston?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.68021, -110.62142 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Trail's End.

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