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.
Map of 19 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Knoxville, Tennessee
Closest geodes spots to Knoxville
- RussellvilleHamblen County, Tennessee46 mi · 57 min driveGeode
- Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveFentress County, Tennessee66 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- Shooting CreekClay County, North Carolina66 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveHyalite Opal Geode
- BoatlandFentress County, Tennessee70 mi · 1 hr 27 min driveCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- LivingstonOverton County, Tennessee87 mi · 1 hr 49 min driveCalcite, Celestite, Dolomite
- Lincoln CountyLincoln County, Kentucky104 mi · 2 hr 11 min driveGeode, Quartz, Celestite
Types of geodes reported near Knoxville
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode18
- Hyalite Opal Geode1
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Knoxville
Sorted by distance from Knoxville. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RussellvillePinkney Circle | Hamblen County | 36.2565, -83.1856 | Public | |
| Carpenter Hollow and Buffalo CoveGlenobey Road | Fentress County | 36.3798, -84.9861 | Public | |
| Shooting CreekOld Hwy 64 East | Clay County |
| 35.0231, -83.6751 | Public |
| Boatland | Fentress County | 36.4109, -85.0446 | Public | |
| LivingstonCelina Highway | Overton County | 36.4510, -85.3557 | Public | |
| Lincoln CountyNorth Fishing Creek Road | Lincoln County | 37.3433, -84.6821 | Public | |
| Mount VernonHansford Road | Rockcastle County | 37.4449, -84.3227 | Public | |
| Ben Lomond Mountain | Warren County | 35.6284, -85.7732 | Public | |
| Adair CountyG Russell Road | Adair County | 37.0776, -85.2661 | Public | |
| Green RiverRube Brown Road | Lincoln County | 37.4298, -84.7421 | Public | |
| TomkinsvilleDeckard Street | Monroe County | 36.7056, -85.7062 | Public | |
| BereaWalker Lane | Madison County | 37.5604, -84.3024 | Public | |
| WoodburyIvy Point Lane | Cannon County | 35.7933, -85.9896 | Public | |
| Cannon CountyGassaway Road | Cannon County | 35.8298, -86.0590 | Public | |
| CartersvilleVulcan Quarry Road | Bartow County | 34.2092, -84.7089 | Public | |
| GlasgowH Johnson Road | Barren County | 37.0334, -85.8436 | Public | |
| EmersonOld River Road Southeast | Bartow County | 34.1570, -84.7699 | Public | |
| ScottsvilleOld Hartsville Road | Allen County | 36.7410, -86.1905 | Public | |
| RomeCabot Drive Southwest | Floyd County | 34.2677, -85.2567 | Public |
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 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?+
19 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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