Gatlinburg — Rockhounding in Sevier County, Tennessee

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sevier County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Grassy Branch Trail
Postcode: 33738
Coordinates: 35.69671, -83.50810

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 Gatlinburg

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Quartz
Gemstones

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Gatlinburg FAQ

Where is Gatlinburg?+

Gatlinburg is in Sevier County, Tennessee, at 35.69671, -83.50810. Nearest road: Grassy Branch Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gatlinburg?+

Gatlinburg is reported to produce Quartz, Gemstones.

Is collecting allowed at Gatlinburg?+

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 Gatlinburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.69671, -83.50810 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Grassy Branch Trail.

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