Marion County: Barite & Fluorite Rockhounding in Marion County, Tennessee

Updated June 2026

Marion County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marion County, Tennessee. Reported finds include barite, fluorite, galena, pyrite, selenite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marion County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Dancing Fern Road
Postcode: 37374
Coordinates: 35.14698, -85.59682

Geology at Marion County

This spot sits on Bangor Limestone and Hartselle Formation, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 360 to 325 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this is the classic host for lead, zinc, and fluorite mineralization, which typically follows old cavities and replacement zones.

Mapped unit: Bangor Limestone and Hartselle Formation
Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 680 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Marion County

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 50°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WHITWELL-SEQUATCHIE VLY station (12 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Marion County

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Marion County.

Across the state line from Marion County

Marion County is close enough to the Tennessee border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Marion County FAQ

Where is Marion County?+

Marion County is in Marion County, Tennessee, at 35.14698, -85.59682. Nearest road: Dancing Fern Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Marion County?+

Marion County is reported to produce Barite, Fluorite, Galena, Pyrite, Selenite.

Is collecting allowed at Marion County?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Marion County?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Marion County?+

Marion County is workable year-round.

How do I get to Marion County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.14698, -85.59682 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dancing Fern Road.

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