Where to Find Marcasite in Tennessee
4 mapped marcasite rockhounding spots in Tennessee, across 3 counties. Marcasite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 4 marcasite rockhounding spots in Tennessee
Marcasite by county in Tennessee
Counties ranked by number of marcasite spots in our database.
Every marcasite spot in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| 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 | |
| LivingstonCelina Highway | Overton County | 36.4510, -85.3557 | Public | |
| Ben Lomond Mountain | Warren County | 35.6284, -85.7732 | Public |
Marcasite in Tennessee FAQ
Where can I find marcasite in Tennessee?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 marcasite spots in Tennessee, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Fentress County.
Is collecting marcasite legal in Tennessee?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like marcasite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Tennessee, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best marcasite location in Tennessee?+
Fentress County has the most marcasite spots in our database for Tennessee. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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