Flag Pond — Rockhounding in Unicoi County, Tennessee

Flag Pond is a mapped rockhounding spot in Unicoi County, Tennessee. Reported finds include unakite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Unicoi County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: James H. Quillen Parkway
Postcode: 37657
Coordinates: 36.01643, -82.54790

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 Flag Pond

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Unakite

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Flag Pond FAQ

Where is Flag Pond?+

Flag Pond is in Unicoi County, Tennessee, at 36.01643, -82.54790. Nearest road: James H. Quillen Parkway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Flag Pond?+

Flag Pond is reported to produce Unakite.

Is collecting allowed at Flag Pond?+

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 Flag Pond?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.01643, -82.54790 in Google Maps. The nearest road is James H. Quillen Parkway.

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