Crab Orchard — Rockhounding in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Crab Orchard is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cumberland County, Tennessee. Reported finds include crab orchard sand stone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cumberland County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Crab Orchard Rock Quarry Road
Postcode: 37723
Coordinates: 35.91092, -84.86905

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 Crab Orchard

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Crab Orchard Sand Stone

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Crab Orchard FAQ

Where is Crab Orchard?+

Crab Orchard is in Cumberland County, Tennessee, at 35.91092, -84.86905. Nearest road: Crab Orchard Rock Quarry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crab Orchard?+

Crab Orchard is reported to produce Crab Orchard Sand Stone.

Is collecting allowed at Crab Orchard?+

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 Crab Orchard?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.91092, -84.86905 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crab Orchard Rock Quarry Road.

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