Marion County — Rockhounding in Marion County, Tennessee

Marion County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marion County, Tennessee. Reported finds include barite, fluorite, galena, pyrite, selenite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marion County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Dancing Fern Road
Postcode: 37374
Coordinates: 35.14698, -85.59682

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 Marion County

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Marion County FAQ

Where is Marion County?+

Marion County is in Marion County, Tennessee, at 35.14698, -85.59682. Nearest road: Dancing Fern Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Marion County?+

Marion County is reported to produce Barite, Fluorite, Galena, Pyrite, Selenite.

Is collecting allowed at Marion County?+

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 Marion County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.14698, -85.59682 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dancing Fern Road.

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