Del Rio — Rockhounding in Cocke County, Tennessee

Del Rio is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cocke County, Tennessee. Reported finds include unakite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cocke County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Old Fifteenth Road
Postcode: 37727
Coordinates: 35.90941, -83.04515

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 Del Rio

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Unakite

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Del Rio FAQ

Where is Del Rio?+

Del Rio is in Cocke County, Tennessee, at 35.90941, -83.04515. Nearest road: Old Fifteenth Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Del Rio?+

Del Rio is reported to produce Unakite.

Is collecting allowed at Del Rio?+

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 Del Rio?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.90941, -83.04515 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Fifteenth Road.

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