Del Rio — Rockhounding in Cocke County, Tennessee

Del Rio is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cocke County, Tennessee. Reported finds include barite, calcite, celestite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cocke County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Dean Way
Postcode: 37727
Coordinates: 35.93673, -83.02627

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 Del Rio

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Del Rio.

Across the state line from Del Rio

Del Rio 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.

Del Rio FAQ

Where is Del Rio?+

Del Rio is in Cocke County, Tennessee, at 35.93673, -83.02627. Nearest road: Dean Way.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Del Rio?+

Del Rio is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Celestite.

Is collecting allowed at Del Rio?+

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 Del Rio?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.93673, -83.02627 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dean Way.

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