How Do You Find Indian Arrowheads In The Douglas Lake Bed In Tennessee?
Every winter the man-made Douglas Lake in Tennessee gets partially drained for flood prevention, exposing miles of lake bed for rockhounds to peruse for crystals and diamonds. Finding arrowheads in the lake, however, proves a bit trickier, although they have been found. A full lake is when it reaches 990 feet; it is best to visit during winter when it is drained and below 970 feet so you have more lake bed area to scope out for arrowheads. Check with the Sevier County, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce for information on recreational rockhounding, a popular activity for many citizens and visitors to Douglas Lake. Ask what areas of the lake shore may be off limits due to privately-owned property, so you can avoid those areas. Dress in boots appropriate for walking through the mud of the Douglas Lake bed. Walk up and down the lake bed methodically, in rows, keeping a sharp eye out for arrowheads. They will appear black to brown or tan in color, with a pointed or rounded end with serrated edg
