Geocaching® - Outdoor treasure hunt discovery

Embark on a Global Treasure Hunt: Discover the Thrills of Geocaching

Enter the realm of the largest community of innovative hiders and outdoor enthusiasts by downloading the official Geocaching® app. Explore over 3 million ingeniously concealed geocache containers that form a vibrant community of nature lovers, sharing the thrill of geocaching worldwide. These hidden treasures, established by passionate individuals like yourself, invite you to embark on exciting adventures, unveiling unique hiding spots across the globe.

Ideal for travelers, families out for leisurely strolls, or groups seeking an enthralling scavenger hunt, geocaching is accessible to all. Simply consult our map to uncover nearby cache locations regardless of your current location. Utilize GPS-powered directions to guide you within a 30-feet radius of the cache before commencing your search. Geocaches are artfully obscured, catering exclusively to those determined to unearth them.

Diverse in shape and size, geocaches hold surprises beyond imagination, some deceivingly intricate. Every cache includes a logbook for you to sign, commemorating your successful discovery. Larger containers may contain trinkets for exchange or relocation to different cache sites, such as trackable tags, personal mementos, and coveted geocoins intended for passing on to future adventurers. Once you've explored the contents, ensure you return the container precisely as found for the next explorer’s delight.

With a thriving geocaching community, the possibilities for enjoyment are boundless. Engage in family-friendly activity in your local area, fuse cache hunting with your workout regime, or tackle all-terrain caches during a hike along favored trails. Discover nearby events organized by the global community to acquire expert advice and support on finding caches and how this worldwide game has impacted their lives. Embrace the opportunity to learn exclusive “tools of the trade” (TOTT) from fellow enthusiasts, safeguarding against missing any hidden treasures in your search.

Elevate your experience with Geocaching Premium! Upgrade to unlock access to all geocaches and exclusive features to tailor your adventure. Monitor your progress and accomplishments, search and filter preferred geocache types, and download caches onto your device for offline use, ensuring trail maps keep you on course.

How to start geocaching? 

Geocaching is simple to get started. Just follow these steps:

Sign up for a free account 

Head over to geocaching.com to sign up for a free account.

Choose a geocache to find 

In the app, select a geocache you want to go to. Use the app to navigate to the coordinates. Bring a pen so you can sign the geocache's logbook.

Search for the geocache 

Latitude and longitude provide the geocache location, but your smartphone will only get you within about 30 feet of its area. So, put your phone away when you're close, think like Indiana Jones, and start searching. Use your eyes and hands to find the cache.

Some geocaches are well hidden and very small. Some may only be visible from a certain angle. Look for something unusual - a strange-colored rock or an oyster shell in the forest. Leave no stone unturned nor any park bench unsearched. Patience is the key.

Mystery/puzzle geocaches require you to solve a set of clues or a puzzle to open the cache. Multi-Cache geocaches involve multiple steps to find the log.

If you need help finding a cache, check your app for more clues and hints about the cache's location. View the latest activity log for details. 

Find the geocache 

When you find the container, record your visit in the logbook. You can also log your achievements online in the app to help you keep track of your finds. If there's Swag inside, you can leave an item of equal or better value than what you take for yourself. You don't have to bring something to leave something new. 

Put the geocache back as you found it 

After you've finished:

1. Return the cache to its original location before heading off on your next search. 

2. Remember to respect the area's environment, private property, and other visitors. 

3. Follow Leave No Trace guidelines. 

Enhance your geocaching journey by purchasing a Premium membership via your Google Play account, offering monthly or yearly subscription options. Subscription auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the current period's end.