Boatland — Rockhounding in Fentress County, Tennessee

Boatland is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fentress County, Tennessee. Reported finds include calcite, celestite, dolomite, geodes, marcasite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Fentress County
State: Tennessee
Coordinates: 36.41094, -85.04461

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 Boatland

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Boatland FAQ

Where is Boatland?+

Boatland is in Fentress County, Tennessee, at 36.41094, -85.04461.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Boatland?+

Boatland is reported to produce Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Geodes, Marcasite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Boatland?+

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 Boatland?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.41094, -85.04461 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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