Where
can I go Geocaching
on Federal lands?
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is
a challenging
outdoor game
for global positioning
system (GPS)
users. Participating
in a cache hunt
is an activity
designed to take
advantage of
the features
and capability
of a GPS unit
and enjoy the
freedom of access
to the public
lands. Individuals
and organizations
set up caches
all over the
world and share
the locations
of these caches
on the Internet.
GPS users use
the location
coordinates to
find the caches.
Once found, a
cache may provide
the visitor with
a variety of
rewards. The
visitor is asked
to leave or replace
items that they
find in the cache.
What Public
Lands allow Geocaching
activities ?
The National
Park Service
absolutely DOES
NOT
allow Geocaching
on park lands.
The Bureau of
Land Management
may allow it,
you should check
with the local
office of the
area you plan
to visit. The
Forest Service
does allow geocaching
activities on
some of their
lands; it is
best to call
ahead to the
public lands
you plan to visit
to see what the
local policy
may be towards
hiding caches. Many
state parks and
state public
lands also have
their own policies
regarding geocaching.
You should be
sure to check
with your local
park authority
before planning
any geocaching
activity.
For more information
on Geocaching
and policy regarding
this activity,
please see:
Geocaching Toolbox
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Parashant
National
Monument
in Arizona,
photo by
Lynn Chamberlain,
courtesy
of the
Bureau
of Land
Management
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