N of Lake Livingston: Petrified Palm Wood Rockhounding in Trinity County, Texas

Updated June 2026

N of Lake Livingston is a mapped rockhounding spot in Trinity County, Texas. Reported finds include petrified palm wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Trinity County
State: Texas
Nearest road: Guy Ogden Road
Coordinates: 30.87394, -95.21103

Geology at N of Lake Livingston

This spot sits on Catahoula Formation, mapped as mudstone and sand that formed roughly 34 to 23 million years ago. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

Mapped unit: Catahoula Formation
Age: 34–23 Ma (Oligocene)
Rock types: mudstone and sand
Elevation: 190 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 N of Lake Livingston

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 95°F in midsummer and 62°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 40°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LIVINGSTON 2 NNE station (19 mi away).

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

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bureau of Economic Geology — Texas geology
Big Bend National Park — Rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at N of Lake Livingston

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N of Lake Livingston FAQ

Where is N of Lake Livingston?+

N of Lake Livingston is in Trinity County, Texas, at 30.87394, -95.21103. Nearest road: Guy Ogden Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at N of Lake Livingston?+

N of Lake Livingston is reported to produce Petrified Palm Wood.

Is collecting allowed at N of Lake 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 N of Lake 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 N of Lake Livingston?+

The most comfortable months at N of Lake Livingston are September to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to N of Lake Livingston?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.87394, -95.21103 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Guy Ogden Road.

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