Geodes near Johnson City, TN
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Johnson City report geode. The closest is Russellville, about 47 miles out (58 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 7 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Johnson City, Tennessee
Closest geodes spots to Johnson City
- RussellvilleHamblen County, Tennessee47 mi · 58 min driveGeode
- Shooting CreekClay County, North Carolina116 mi · 2 hr 25 min driveHyalite Opal Geode
- Mount VernonRockcastle County, Kentucky134 mi · 2 hr 48 min driveChert, Jasper, Geode
- BereaMadison County, Kentucky138 mi · 2 hr 52 min driveGeode
- Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveFentress County, Tennessee147 mi · 3 hr 3 min driveCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- Lincoln CountyLincoln County, Kentucky147 mi · 3 hr 4 min driveGeode, Quartz, Celestite
Types of geodes reported near Johnson City
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode6
- Hyalite Opal Geode1
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Johnson City
Sorted by distance from Johnson City. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RussellvillePinkney Circle | Hamblen County | 36.2565, -83.1856 | Public | |
| Shooting CreekOld Hwy 64 East | Clay County |
| 35.0231, -83.6751 | Public |
| Mount VernonHansford Road | Rockcastle County | 37.4449, -84.3227 | Public | |
| BereaWalker Lane | Madison County | 37.5604, -84.3024 | Public | |
| Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveGlenobey Road | Fentress County | 36.3798, -84.9861 | Public | |
| Lincoln CountyNorth Fishing Creek Road | Lincoln County | 37.3433, -84.6821 | Public | |
| Boatland | Fentress County | 36.4109, -85.0446 | Public |
Geodes near Johnson City FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Johnson City?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Johnson City report geode. The closest is Russellville in Hamblen County County, roughly 47 miles away (58 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Johnson City?+
7 of the 7 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Johnson City do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 47 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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