Bently Tin Mine — Rockhounding in Coosa County, Alabama

Bently Tin Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Coosa County, Alabama. Reported finds include cassiterite, tantalite, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Coosa County
State: Alabama
Postcode: 35136
Coordinates: 32.89139, -86.24658

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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 Bently Tin Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Bently Tin Mine

Bently Tin Mine is close enough to the Alabama border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Bently Tin Mine FAQ

Where is Bently Tin Mine?+

Bently Tin Mine is in Coosa County, Alabama, at 32.89139, -86.24658.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bently Tin Mine?+

Bently Tin Mine is reported to produce Cassiterite, Tantalite, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Bently Tin Mine?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Bently Tin Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.89139, -86.24658 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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