Monteagle — Rockhounding in Marion County, Tennessee

Monteagle is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marion County, Tennessee. Reported finds include calcite onyx. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marion County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: I 24;US 64
Postcode: 37380
Coordinates: 35.20884, -85.81916

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 Monteagle

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Calcite Onyx

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Monteagle FAQ

Where is Monteagle?+

Monteagle is in Marion County, Tennessee, at 35.20884, -85.81916. Nearest road: I 24;US 64.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Monteagle?+

Monteagle is reported to produce Calcite Onyx.

Is collecting allowed at Monteagle?+

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 Monteagle?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.20884, -85.81916 in Google Maps. The nearest road is I 24;US 64.

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