Kingsport — Rockhounding in Sullivan County, Tennessee

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sullivan County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Cleek Road
Postcode: 37660
Coordinates: 36.55122, -82.47641

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 Kingsport

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Limestone

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Kingsport FAQ

Where is Kingsport?+

Kingsport is in Sullivan County, Tennessee, at 36.55122, -82.47641. Nearest road: Cleek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kingsport?+

Kingsport is reported to produce Limestone.

Is collecting allowed at Kingsport?+

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 Kingsport?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.55122, -82.47641 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cleek Road.

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