Where to Find Unakite in Tennessee
Tennessee has 5 mapped collecting spots that report unakite, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Cocke County County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 5 unakite collecting spots in Tennessee
Best counties for unakite in Tennessee
Ranked by the number of mapped unakite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Cocke County2 spots
- Unicoi County2 spots
- Carter County1 spot
Every unakite spot we track in Tennessee
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roan MountainLaurel Hylands Road | Carter County | 36.1940, -82.0825 | Public | |
| Del RioOld Fifteenth Road | Cocke County | 35.9094, -83.0452 | Public | |
| Rag MountainGulf Road | Cocke County | 35.8117, -83.0461 | Public | |
| Flag PondJames H. Quillen Parkway | Unicoi County | 36.0164, -82.5479 | Public | |
| Unaka MountainsAppalachian Trail | Unicoi County | 36.1102, -82.3815 | Public |
Before you go
Read the unakite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Unakite in the encyclopedia.
Unakite in Tennessee FAQ
Where can you find unakite in Tennessee?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cocke County County, Unicoi County County, and Carter County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many unakite spots are mapped in Tennessee?+
5 spots across 3 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 unakite 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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt unakite 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.
