Welcome to Park County
Located in south-central Montana, Park County is surrounded by four majestic mountain ranges and the beautiful Paradise and Shields valleys. Park County covers 1,681,280 acres ranging in elevation from 4,000 to 12,000 feet and has an approximate population of 16,143.
Partially bordered by Yellowstone National Park to the south, Park County’s natural resources provide a wide variety of sights and outdoor activities for scores of visitors each year. The Yellowstone River originates in Yellowstone National Park and runs clear, clean and undisturbed through Park County from Gardiner to Springdale, drawing fishermen, floaters and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
The historic city of Livingston is the county seat and the original Northern Gateway to Yellowstone National Park. A former thriving hub for the Northern Pacific Railroad, Livingston was once called home by the colorful Calamity Jane. Several smaller communities give Park County a diverse demographic makeup.
Park County’s diverse economy ranges from agriculture, logging, mining, art and recreation to internet service providers and other digital technologies. The county has a critical access hospital, two medical clinics, and four airports.