Springfield: Quartz Rockhounding in Robertson County, Tennessee

Updated June 2026

Springfield is a mapped rockhounding spot in Robertson County, Tennessee. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Robertson County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Becky Lane
Postcode: 37172
Coordinates: 36.51719, -86.89830

Geology at Springfield

This spot sits on St. Louis Limestone and Warsaw Limestone, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 360 to 325 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: St. Louis Limestone and Warsaw Limestone
Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 550 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 Springfield

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 46°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SPRINGFIELD EXP STN station (4 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 Springfield

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

Quartz Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Springfield.

Across the state line from Springfield

Springfield 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.

Springfield FAQ

Where is Springfield?+

Springfield is in Robertson County, Tennessee, at 36.51719, -86.89830. Nearest road: Becky Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Springfield?+

Springfield is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Springfield?+

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 Springfield?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Springfield?+

Springfield is workable year-round.

How do I get to Springfield?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.51719, -86.89830 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Becky Lane.

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