Monterey — Rockhounding in Putnam County, Tennessee

Monterey is a mapped rockhounding spot in Putnam County, Tennessee. Reported finds include calcite, celestite, dolomite, fluorite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Putnam County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Livingston Highway
Postcode: 38574
Coordinates: 36.17812, -85.28770

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 Monterey

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Monterey.

Across the state line from Monterey

Monterey 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.

Monterey FAQ

Where is Monterey?+

Monterey is in Putnam County, Tennessee, at 36.17812, -85.28770. Nearest road: Livingston Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Monterey?+

Monterey is reported to produce Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Fluorite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Monterey?+

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 Monterey?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.17812, -85.28770 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Livingston Highway.

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