Mascot — Rockhounding in Knox County, Tennessee

Mascot is a mapped rockhounding spot in Knox County, Tennessee. Reported finds include smithsonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Knox County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Mascot Road
Postcode: 37806
Coordinates: 36.06531, -83.73476

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 Mascot

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Smithsonite

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Mascot FAQ

Where is Mascot?+

Mascot is in Knox County, Tennessee, at 36.06531, -83.73476. Nearest road: Mascot Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mascot?+

Mascot is reported to produce Smithsonite.

Is collecting allowed at Mascot?+

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 Mascot?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.06531, -83.73476 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mascot Road.

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