Where to Find Geodes near Knoxville, TN
19 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Knoxville report geode. The closest is Russellville, about 46 miles out (57 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.
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Knoxville
RussellvilleHamblen County, Tennessee · 46 mi awayPublic access · Geode- Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveFentress County, Tennessee · 66 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +3
- Shooting CreekClay County, North Carolina · 66 mi awayPublic access · Hyalite Opal Geode
- BoatlandFentress County, Tennessee · 70 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +3
- LivingstonOverton County, Tennessee · 87 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +3
Best spotLincoln CountyLincoln County, Kentucky · 104 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Quartz, Celestite +3
Best spotMount VernonRockcastle County, Kentucky · 105 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Jasper, Geode +1
Best spotBen Lomond MountainWarren County, Tennessee · 106 mi awayPermission required · Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite +3
Best spotAdair CountyAdair County, Kentucky · 107 mi awayPublic access · Geode- Green RiverLincoln County, Kentucky · 111 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Quartz
- TomkinsvilleMonroe County, Kentucky · 112 mi awayPublic access · Geode
Best spotBereaMadison County, Kentucky · 113 mi awayPublic access · Geode
Best spotWoodburyCannon County, Tennessee · 116 mi awayPermission required · Geode- Cannon CountyCannon County, Tennessee · 120 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Fluorite, Geode +4
- CartersvilleBartow County, Georgia · 129 mi awayPublic access · Barite, Geode, Goethite +4
Best spotGlasgowBarren County, Kentucky · 130 mi awayPublic access · Geode- EmersonBartow County, Georgia · 134 mi awayPublic access · Barite, Geode
- ScottsvilleAllen County, Kentucky · 137 mi awayPublic access · Geode
- RomeFloyd County, Georgia · 139 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Geode, Rose Quartz
Types of geodes reported near Knoxville
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode18
- Hyalite Opal Geode1
Geodes near Knoxville FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Knoxville?+
19 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Knoxville report geode. The closest is Russellville in Hamblen County, roughly 46 miles away (57 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Knoxville?+
17 of the 19 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 Knoxville do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 46 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 139 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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