Missionary Ridge — Rockhounding in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Missionary Ridge is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Reported finds include bauxite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hamilton County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Line Street
Postcode: 37404
Coordinates: 35.03905, -85.25103

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 Missionary Ridge

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Bauxite

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Missionary Ridge FAQ

Where is Missionary Ridge?+

Missionary Ridge is in Hamilton County, Tennessee, at 35.03905, -85.25103. Nearest road: Line Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Missionary Ridge?+

Missionary Ridge is reported to produce Bauxite.

Is collecting allowed at Missionary Ridge?+

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 Missionary Ridge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.03905, -85.25103 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Line Street.

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