New Prospect Mine — Rockhounding in Union County, Tennessee

New Prospect Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Union County, Tennessee. Reported finds include calamine, smithsonite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Union County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: Helms Ferry Road
Postcode: 37866
Coordinates: 36.39815, -83.84139

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 New Prospect Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from New Prospect Mine

New Prospect Mine 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.

New Prospect Mine FAQ

Where is New Prospect Mine?+

New Prospect Mine is in Union County, Tennessee, at 36.39815, -83.84139. Nearest road: Helms Ferry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at New Prospect Mine?+

New Prospect Mine is reported to produce Calamine, Smithsonite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at New Prospect Mine?+

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 New Prospect Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.39815, -83.84139 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Helms Ferry Road.

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