Blue Springs — Rockhounding in Bradley County, Tennessee

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bradley County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Old Blue Sprgs Road
Postcode: 37311
Coordinates: 35.08765, -84.91311

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 Blue Springs

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Galena

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Blue Springs FAQ

Where is Blue Springs?+

Blue Springs is in Bradley County, Tennessee, at 35.08765, -84.91311. Nearest road: Old Blue Sprgs Road.

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

Blue Springs is reported to produce Galena.

Is collecting allowed at Blue 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 Blue Springs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.08765, -84.91311 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Blue Sprgs Road.

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