Montvale Springs — Rockhounding in Blount County, Tennessee

Montvale Springs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blount County, Tennessee. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Blount County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Montvale Road
Postcode: 37803
Coordinates: 35.63954, -83.96683

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Montvale Springs

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Gold

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Montvale Springs FAQ

Where is Montvale Springs?+

Montvale Springs is in Blount County, Tennessee, at 35.63954, -83.96683. Nearest road: Montvale Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Montvale Springs?+

Montvale Springs is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Montvale Springs?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Montvale Springs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.63954, -83.96683 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Montvale Road.

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