Townsend — Rockhounding in Blount County, Tennessee

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Blount County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Fox Hollow Road
Postcode: 37882
Coordinates: 35.66618, -83.75186

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 Townsend

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Townsend.

Across the state line from Townsend

Townsend 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.

Townsend FAQ

Where is Townsend?+

Townsend is in Blount County, Tennessee, at 35.66618, -83.75186. Nearest road: Fox Hollow Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Townsend?+

Townsend is reported to produce Epidote.

Is collecting allowed at Townsend?+

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 Townsend?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.66618, -83.75186 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Fox Hollow Road.

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