Bristol — Rockhounding in Sullivan County, Tennessee

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sullivan County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: US 421;SR 44
Postcode: 37620
Coordinates: 36.54158, -82.12425

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 Bristol

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Onyx

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Bristol FAQ

Where is Bristol?+

Bristol is in Sullivan County, Tennessee, at 36.54158, -82.12425. Nearest road: US 421;SR 44.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bristol?+

Bristol is reported to produce Onyx.

Is collecting allowed at Bristol?+

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 Bristol?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.54158, -82.12425 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 421;SR 44.

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