Limestone quarries — Rockhounding in Unicoi County, Tennessee

Limestone quarries is a mapped rockhounding spot in Unicoi County, Tennessee. Reported finds include calcite, celestite, dolomite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Unicoi County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Unicoi Drive
Postcode: 37692
Coordinates: 36.26052, -82.32053

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 Limestone quarries

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Limestone quarries FAQ

Where is Limestone quarries?+

Limestone quarries is in Unicoi County, Tennessee, at 36.26052, -82.32053. Nearest road: Unicoi Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Limestone quarries?+

Limestone quarries is reported to produce Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite.

Is collecting allowed at Limestone quarries?+

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 Limestone quarries?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.26052, -82.32053 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Unicoi Drive.

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