Where to Find Barite in Tennessee
Tennessee has 5 mapped collecting spots that report barite, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Cocke County County with 1 spot. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 5 barite collecting spots in Tennessee
Best counties for barite in Tennessee
Ranked by the number of mapped barite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Cocke County1 spot
- Hawkins County1 spot
- Marion County1 spot
- Monroe County1 spot
- Sevier County1 spot
Every barite spot we track in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del RioDean Way | Cocke County | 35.9367, -83.0263 | Public | |
| GreeneHipshire Hollow Road | Hawkins County | 36.4245, -82.9167 | Public | |
| Marion CountyDancing Fern Road | Marion County | 35.1470, -85.5968 | Public | |
| SweetwaterSweetwater Vonore Road | Monroe County | 35.6058, -84.3866 | Public | |
| Nun's CoveSharp Road | Sevier County | 35.8722, -83.4156 | Public |
Before you go
Read the barite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Barite in the encyclopedia.
Barite in Tennessee FAQ
Where can you find barite in Tennessee?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cocke County County, Hawkins County County, and Marion County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many barite spots are mapped in Tennessee?+
5 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect barite in Tennessee?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt barite in Tennessee with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
