Where to Find Dolomite in Tennessee
Tennessee has 7 mapped collecting spots that report dolomite, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Fentress County County with 2 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 7 dolomite collecting spots in Tennessee
Best counties for dolomite in Tennessee
Ranked by the number of mapped dolomite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Fentress County2 spots
- Hawkins County1 spot
- Overton County1 spot
- Putnam County1 spot
- Unicoi County1 spot
- Warren County1 spot
Every dolomite spot we track in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boatland | Fentress County | 36.4109, -85.0446 | Public | |
| Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveGlenobey Road | Fentress County | 36.3798, -84.9861 | Public | |
| GreeneHipshire Hollow Road | Hawkins County | 36.4245, -82.9167 | Public | |
| LivingstonCelina Highway | Overton County | 36.4510, -85.3557 | Public | |
| MontereyLivingston Highway | Putnam County | 36.1781, -85.2877 | Public | |
| Limestone quarriesUnicoi Drive | Unicoi County | 36.2605, -82.3205 | Public | |
| Ben Lomond Mountain | Warren County | 35.6284, -85.7732 | Public |
Before you go
Read the dolomite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Dolomite in the encyclopedia.
Dolomite in Tennessee FAQ
Where can you find dolomite in Tennessee?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Fentress County County, Hawkins County County, and Overton County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many dolomite spots are mapped in Tennessee?+
7 spots across 6 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 dolomite 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. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt dolomite 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.
