Greene — Rockhounding in Hawkins County, Tennessee
Greene is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Reported finds include calcite, celestite, dolomite, fluorite, golden jasper, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Greene in Hawkins County, Tennessee
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Hawkins County
- State
- Tennessee
- Nearest road
- Hipshire Hollow Road
- Coordinates
- 36.42450, -82.91667
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Greene.
- GreenevilleGreene County · 17 mi awaySphalerite
- RussellvilleHamblen County · 19 mi awayGeodes
- KingsportSullivan County · 26 mi awayLimestone
- Bumpus CoveWashington County · 30 mi awayBlue Jasper
- Bumpus Cove mining districtUnicoi County · 30 mi awayAnglesite, Chalcopyrite, Cerussite
- Del RioCocke County · 34 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Celestite
- Flag PondUnicoi County · 35 mi awayUnakite
- Limestone quarriesUnicoi County · 35 mi awayCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
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