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Ben Lomond Mountain — Rockhounding in Warren County, Tennessee

Updated July 2026

Ben Lomond Mountain lies in the Middle Tennessee geode belt along the Highland Rim, where quartz geodes are lined with calcite, celestite, dolomite, marcasite, and pyrite. It is cited as one of the state's notable celestite-bearing geode localities. The geodes weather out of the Mississippian carbonate and collect in the surrounding creek gravels. Reported finds include calcite, celestite, dolomite, geode, marcasite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Farmland with Ben Lomond Mountain rising behind, Warren County, Tennessee

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Warren County
State: Tennessee
Coordinates: 35.62837, -85.77320

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Ben Lomond Mountain

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Across the state line from Ben Lomond Mountain

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Ben Lomond Mountain FAQ

Why is Ben Lomond Mountain one of the best rockhounding spots in Tennessee?+

Where is Ben Lomond Mountain?+

Ben Lomond Mountain is in Warren County, Tennessee, at 35.62837, -85.77320.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ben Lomond Mountain?+

Ben Lomond Mountain is reported to produce Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Geode, Marcasite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Ben Lomond Mountain?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Ben Lomond Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.62837, -85.77320 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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