Bumpus Cove mining district — Rockhounding in Unicoi County, Tennessee

Bumpus Cove mining district is a mapped rockhounding spot in Unicoi County, Tennessee. Reported finds include anglesite, chalcopyrite, cerussite, hematite, galena, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Unicoi County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Bumpus Cove Road
Coordinates: 36.15185, -82.48979

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 Bumpus Cove mining district

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Bumpus Cove mining district

Bumpus Cove mining district 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.

Bumpus Cove mining district FAQ

Where is Bumpus Cove mining district?+

Bumpus Cove mining district is in Unicoi County, Tennessee, at 36.15185, -82.48979. Nearest road: Bumpus Cove Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bumpus Cove mining district?+

Bumpus Cove mining district is reported to produce Anglesite, Chalcopyrite, Cerussite, Hematite, Galena, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Bumpus Cove mining district?+

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 Bumpus Cove mining district?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.15185, -82.48979 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bumpus Cove Road.

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