Cleveland — Rockhounding in Bradley County, Tennessee

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bradley County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest
Postcode: 37311
Coordinates: 35.11244, -84.92133

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 Cleveland

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 Cleveland.

Across the state line from Cleveland

Cleveland 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.

Cleveland FAQ

Where is Cleveland?+

Cleveland is in Bradley County, Tennessee, at 35.11244, -84.92133. Nearest road: Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cleveland?+

Cleveland is reported to produce Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Cleveland?+

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 Cleveland?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.11244, -84.92133 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Chattanooga Pike Southwest.

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Open Cleveland on the map

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