Mine Ridge — Rockhounding in Cocke County, Tennessee

Mine Ridge is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cocke County, Tennessee. Reported finds include copper, iron, lead, zinc. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cocke County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Bible Way
Postcode: 37753
Coordinates: 35.83273, -83.12293

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 Mine Ridge

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Mine Ridge.

Across the state line from Mine Ridge

Mine Ridge 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.

Mine Ridge FAQ

Where is Mine Ridge?+

Mine Ridge is in Cocke County, Tennessee, at 35.83273, -83.12293. Nearest road: Bible Way.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mine Ridge?+

Mine Ridge is reported to produce Copper, Iron, Lead, Zinc.

Is collecting allowed at Mine Ridge?+

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 Mine Ridge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.83273, -83.12293 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bible Way.

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