Where to Find Quartz in Tennessee
Tennessee has 9 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Polk County County with 2 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 9 quartz collecting spots in Tennessee
Best counties for quartz in Tennessee
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Polk County2 spots
- Hawkins County1 spot
- Monroe County1 spot
- Putnam County1 spot
- Robertson County1 spot
- Sevier County1 spot
- Unicoi County1 spot
- Wayne County1 spot
Every quartz spot we track in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Tennessee FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Tennessee?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Polk County County, Hawkins County County, and Monroe County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz 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 quartz 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 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 quartz 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.
