Big Creek — Rockhounding in Cocke County, Tennessee

Big Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cocke County, Tennessee. Reported finds include green quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cocke County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Joy Way
Postcode: 37753
Coordinates: 35.83903, -83.09577

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 Big Creek

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Green Quartz

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Big Creek FAQ

Where is Big Creek?+

Big Creek is in Cocke County, Tennessee, at 35.83903, -83.09577. Nearest road: Joy Way.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Big Creek?+

Big Creek is reported to produce Green Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Big Creek?+

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 Big Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.83903, -83.09577 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Joy Way.

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