Where to Find Quartz in Tennessee
9 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Tennessee, across 8 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 9 quartz rockhounding spots in Tennessee
Quartz by county in Tennessee
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreeneHipshire Hollow Road | Hawkins County | 36.4245, -82.9167 | Public | |
| Little Tennessee RiverMount Pleasant Road | Monroe County | 35.5402, -84.0898 | Public | |
| CopperhillGrassy Creek Road | Polk County | 35.0046, -84.3993 | Public | |
| DucktownStansbury Mountain Road | Polk County | 35.0325, -84.3655 | Public | |
| MontereyLivingston Highway | Putnam County | 36.1781, -85.2877 | Public | |
| SpringfieldBecky Lane | Robertson County | 36.5172, -86.8983 | Public | |
| GatlinburgGrassy Branch Trail | Sevier County |
| 35.6967, -83.5081 | Public |
| Unaka MountainsAppalachian Trail | Unicoi County | 36.1102, -82.3815 | Public | |
| Wayne CountySouth High Street | Wayne County | 35.3196, -87.7635 | Public |
Quartz in Tennessee FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Tennessee?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 quartz spots in Tennessee, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Polk County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Tennessee?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz 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 quartz location in Tennessee?+
Polk County has the most quartz spots in our database for Tennessee. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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