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Allen Stockley Prospect
Allen Stockley Prospect is a mineral prospect in Cocke, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
53 other destinations in Tennessee.
Rockhounding sites in Tennessee — other: 53 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. other rockhounding sites and the Tennessee state page.
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Other collecting in Tennessee
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
We currently document 53 other collecting sites in Tennessee. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Other 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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Ben Lomond Mountain
Ben Lomond Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Geodes, Marcasite, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Black Bear Hematitic Magnetite Prospect
Black Bear Hematitic Magnetite Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Carter, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Fluorite, Iron.
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Boatland
Boatland is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Geodes, Marcasite, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Bristol
Bristol is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Onyx. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Bumpus Cove Mining District
Bumpus Cove mining district is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Anglesite, Chalcopyrite, Cerussite, Hematite, Galena, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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C.e. Leatherwood Property
C.E. Leatherwood Property is a mineral prospect in Cocke, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Galena, Graphite, Malachite.
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Cannon County
Cannon County is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calcite, Fluorite, Geodes, Goethite, Limonite, Pyrite, Celestite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cardens Bluff Manganese Mine
Cardens Bluff Manganese Mine is a historic mining site in Carter, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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Carpenter Hollow And Buffalo Cove
Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo Cove is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Geodes, Marcasite, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Centerville
Centerville is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Cobalt, Nickel. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Chalk Branch Prospect
Chalk Branch Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Johnson, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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Chucalissa
Chucalissa is a documented rockhounding destination in TN. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Cleveland
Cleveland is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Clyde Bentley Farm Prospect
Clyde Bentley Farm Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Johnson, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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Coffee Bluff
Coffee Bluff is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Amber. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Copperhill
Copperhill is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Garnet, Gold, Pyrite, Malachite, Quartz crystals, Staurolite, Chalcocite, Cuprite, Galena, Graphite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Crab Orchard Sand Stone. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cumerland Caverns
Cumerland Caverns is a documented rockhounding destination in TN. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Del Rio
Del Rio is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Barite, Calcite, Celestite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ducktown
Ducktown is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Garnet, Gold, Pyrite, Malachite, Quartz crystals, Staurolite, Chalcocite, Cuprite, Galena, Graphite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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East Meyer Barite Mine
East Meyer Barite Mine is a historic mining site in Cocke, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Pyrite.
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Elmwood Mine Area
The Elmwood-Gordonsville zinc district produced world-class calcite and fluorite specimens; active mining restricts public access.
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Flag Pond
Flag Pond is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Unakite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Friendsville
Friendsville is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Marble. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Great Smoky Mountains Np Sign
Great Smoky Mountains NP Sign is a documented rockhounding destination in TN. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Greeneville
Greeneville is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Heatherly Prospect
Heatherly Prospect is a historic mining site in Carter, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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Kingsport
Kingsport is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Limestone. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Limestone Quarries
Limestone quarries is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Little Stony Creek Mine
Little Stony Creek Mine is a historic mining site in Carter, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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Livingston
Livingston is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Geodes, Marcasite, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Marion County
Marion County is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Barite, Fluorite, Galena, Pyrite, Selenite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mascot
Mascot is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Smithsonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Missionary Ridge
Missionary Ridge is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Bauxite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Monteagle
Monteagle is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calcite onyx. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Monterey
Monterey is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Fluorite, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mossy Creek
Mossy Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calamine, Smithsonite, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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New Market
New Market is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Smithsonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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New Prospect Mine
New Prospect Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calamine, Smithsonite, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Nun's Cove
Nun's Cove is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Calcite, Chert, Barite, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Oliver Barite Mine
Oliver Barite Mine is a historic mining site in Cocke, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Iron, Pyrite.
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Pannell Ridge
Pannell Ridge is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Agatized coral. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Philippi Church
Philippi Church is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Agatized coral. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Rag Mountain
Rag Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Unakite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Unakite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Agatized coral. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Barite, Fluorite, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Sylvia Prospect
Sylvia Prospect is a historic mining site in Greene, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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Tennessee River & Streams
Tennessee River & Streams is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Pearls. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Townsend
Townsend is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Epidote. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Unaka Mountains
Unaka Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near TN. Reported specimens include Epidote, Quartz, Unakite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Williams Barite Mine
Williams Barite Mine is a historic mining site in Cocke, Tennessee, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Copper, Fluorite, Pyrite.
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