Rockhounding in Blount County, Tennessee
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Blount County. Most commonly produces epidote, gold, marble.
Every rockhounding spot in Blount County
FriendsvilleBlount County, TennesseePublic access · Marble- Montvale SpringsBlount County, TennesseePublic access · Gold
- TownsendBlount County, TennesseePublic access · Epidote
Neighboring counties in Tennessee
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Blount County. A natural extension if Blount County is already on your trip plan.
- Monroe County~19 mi2 spotsTop: Barite, Fluorite, Quartz
- Jefferson County~37 mi3 spotsTop: Smithsonite, Calamine, Diamond
- Cocke County~50 mi5 spotsTop: Unakite, Barite, Calcite
- Polk County~53 mi2 spotsTop: Azurite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite
- Unicoi County~90 mi4 spotsTop: Unakite, Anglesite, Calcite
- Warren County~103 mi1 spotTop: Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite
Across the state line from Blount County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Tennessee.
Blount County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Blount County, Tennessee?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Blount County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Blount County?+
Spots in Blount County most often produce Epidote, Gold, Marble. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Blount County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a Blount County rockhounding trip
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