Horse Mountain — Rockhounding in Bedford County, Tennessee

Horse Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bedford County, Tennessee. Reported finds include horse mountain agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bedford County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Tuliptree Road
Coordinates: 35.51295, -86.42000

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 Horse Mountain

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

Horse Mountain AgateEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Horse Mountain.

Across the state line from Horse Mountain

Horse Mountain 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.

Rising FawnDade County, Georgia · 73 mi awayHalloysite

Horse Mountain FAQ

Where is Horse Mountain?+

Horse Mountain is in Bedford County, Tennessee, at 35.51295, -86.42000. Nearest road: Tuliptree Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Horse Mountain?+

Horse Mountain is reported to produce Horse Mountain Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Horse Mountain?+

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.

How do I get to Horse Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.51295, -86.42000 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tuliptree Road.

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