Bumpus Cove — Rockhounding in Washington County, Tennessee

Bumpus Cove is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washington County, Tennessee. Reported finds include blue jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washington County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Graveyard Hill Road
Postcode: 37650
Coordinates: 36.16844, -82.47499

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 Bumpus Cove

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Blue Jasper

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Bumpus Cove FAQ

Where is Bumpus Cove?+

Bumpus Cove is in Washington County, Tennessee, at 36.16844, -82.47499. Nearest road: Graveyard Hill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bumpus Cove?+

Bumpus Cove is reported to produce Blue Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Bumpus Cove?+

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 Bumpus Cove?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.16844, -82.47499 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Graveyard Hill Road.

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