Russellville — Rockhounding in Hamblen County, Tennessee

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hamblen County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Pinkney Circle
Postcode: 37860
Coordinates: 36.25645, -83.18560

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 Russellville

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Russellville.

Across the state line from Russellville

Russellville 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.

Russellville FAQ

Where is Russellville?+

Russellville is in Hamblen County, Tennessee, at 36.25645, -83.18560. Nearest road: Pinkney Circle.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Russellville?+

Russellville is reported to produce Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Russellville?+

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 Russellville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.25645, -83.18560 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pinkney Circle.

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