Where to Find Calcite in Tennessee
Tennessee has 10 mapped collecting spots that report calcite, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Fentress County with 2 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every calcite spot we track in Tennessee
Best spotBen Lomond MountainWarren County, TennesseePermission required · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +3
GreeneHawkins County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +7- Cannon CountyCannon County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Fluorite, Geode +4
- BoatlandFentress County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +3
- Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveFentress County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +3
- LivingstonOverton County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +3
- MontereyPutnam County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +2
- Nun's CoveSevier County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Chert, Barite +1
- Del RioCocke County, TennesseePublic access · Barite, Calcite, Celestite
- Limestone quarriesUnicoi County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite
Standout calcite spots in Tennessee
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for calcite in Tennessee
Ranked by the number of mapped calcite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Fentress County2 spots
- Cannon County1 spot
- Cocke County1 spot
- Hawkins County1 spot
- Overton County1 spot
- Putnam County1 spot
- Sevier County1 spot
- Unicoi County1 spot
- Warren County1 spot
Before you go
Read the calcite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Calcite in the encyclopedia.
Calcite in Tennessee FAQ
Where can you find calcite in Tennessee?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Fentress County, Cannon County, and Cocke County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many calcite spots are mapped in Tennessee?+
10 spots across 9 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 calcite 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. 9 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find calcite
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Hunt calcite 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.
