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Blue Springs
Blue Springs is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Galena. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsGold & Minerals rockhounding sites in Tennessee
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
5 gold & minerals destinations in Tennessee.
Rockhounding sites in Tennessee — gold & minerals: 5 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gold & minerals rockhounding sites and the Tennessee state page.
Guides & hubs: Tennessee rockhounding guide · Geodes in Tennessee — Cumberland Plateau guide · Geodes near me — national belts map
Gold & Minerals collecting in Tennessee
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
We currently document 5 gold & minerals collecting sites in Tennessee. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Gold & Minerals destinations in Tennessee vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Tennessee state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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Mine Ridge
Mine Ridge is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Copper, Iron, Lead, Zinc. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Montvale Springs
Montvale Springs is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Stony Creek
Stony Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Pyrite, Pyrolusite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Straight Creek Mines
Straight Creek Mines is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Galena, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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