Springfield — Rockhounding in Robertson County, Tennessee

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Robertson County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Becky Lane
Postcode: 37172
Coordinates: 36.51719, -86.89830

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 Springfield

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 Springfield.

Across the state line from Springfield

Springfield 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.

Springfield FAQ

Where is Springfield?+

Springfield is in Robertson County, Tennessee, at 36.51719, -86.89830. Nearest road: Becky Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Springfield?+

Springfield is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Springfield?+

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 Springfield?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.51719, -86.89830 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Becky Lane.

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