Where to Find Celestite in Tennessee
Tennessee has 9 mapped collecting spots that report celestite, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Fentress County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every celestite 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
- Del RioCocke County, TennesseePublic access · Barite, Calcite, Celestite
- Limestone quarriesUnicoi County, TennesseePublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite
Standout celestite spots in Tennessee
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for celestite in Tennessee
Ranked by the number of mapped celestite 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
- Unicoi County1 spot
- Warren County1 spot
Celestite in Tennessee FAQ
Where can you find celestite 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 celestite spots are mapped in Tennessee?+
9 spots across 8 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 celestite 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. 8 of the 9 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt celestite 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.
