Little Tennessee River — Rockhounding in Monroe County, Tennessee

Little Tennessee River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Monroe County, Tennessee. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Little Tennessee River in Monroe County, Tennessee

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Mount Pleasant Road
Postcode
37885

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.

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Little Tennessee River FAQ

Where is Little Tennessee River?+
Little Tennessee River is in Monroe County, Tennessee, at 35.54017, -84.08975. Nearest road: Mount Pleasant Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Little Tennessee River?+
Little Tennessee River is reported to produce Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Little Tennessee River?+
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 Little Tennessee River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 35.54017, -84.08975 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mount Pleasant Road.

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