Rag Mountain — Rockhounding in Cocke County, Tennessee

Rag Mountain 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: Gulf Road
Postcode: 37753
Coordinates: 35.81171, -83.04609

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 Rag Mountain

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Unakite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rag Mountain.

Rag Mountain FAQ

Where is Rag Mountain?+

Rag Mountain is in Cocke County, Tennessee, at 35.81171, -83.04609. Nearest road: Gulf Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rag Mountain?+

Rag Mountain is reported to produce Unakite.

Is collecting allowed at Rag Mountain?+

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 Rag Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.81171, -83.04609 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gulf Road.

More rockhounding in Tennessee

See all 59 Tennessee spots →

Open Rag Mountain on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.