Livingston: Calcite & Celestite Rockhounding in Overton County, Tennessee

Updated June 2026

Livingston is a mapped rockhounding spot in Overton County, Tennessee. Reported finds include calcite, celestite, dolomite, geode, marcasite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Overton County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Celina Highway
Postcode: 38541
Coordinates: 36.45096, -85.35569

Geology at Livingston

This spot sits on Bangor Limestone and Hartselle Formation, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 360 to 325 million years ago. Limestone country like this is classic geode ground: cavities in the carbonate rock can line themselves with quartz or calcite crystals.

Mapped unit: Bangor Limestone and Hartselle Formation
Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 1,440 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

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 45°F in winter to 85°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LIVINGSTON RADIO WLIV station (5 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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Livingston

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Livingston.

Across the state line from Livingston

Livingston is close enough to the Tennessee border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Livingston FAQ

Where is Livingston?+

Livingston is in Overton County, Tennessee, at 36.45096, -85.35569. Nearest road: Celina Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Livingston?+

Livingston is reported to produce Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Geode, Marcasite, Pyrite.

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?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

When is the best time to visit Livingston?+

Livingston is workable year-round.

How do I get to Livingston?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.45096, -85.35569 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Celina Highway.

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