Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. A geocacher obtains GPS coordinates of a hidden cache posted on a geocaching website (www.geocaching.com). Clues help the geocacher to locate thecache. Type in your zip code, and find a cache on a conservation site near you to get started.
How to Place a Cache or Letterbox on MCCD Property
Permission must be obtained prior to placing the cache. Call the District's Main Office or e-mail geocache@mccdistrict.org with the general area you would like to place your cache. A geocache request form and site map will be sent to you. Once you have these items, you may place your cache. Return your form and the site map, marked with the location of your cache, to the Main Office. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your request to be approved. Once it has been approved, you will receive a letter. Please do not post your cache on the geocaching website until you have received approval. If your cache is not approved, you will receive information as to why and what can be done to correct any problems.
General Rules
(These rules also apply to Letterboxing activities)
For a complete list of rules, click to view.
1. The location can only be in an area open to the public and no more then 12 feet from a designated trail.
2. The container must be made of clear (see through) material, with no size greater than 4"x8"x12".
3. There is a limit of only 3 caches per District site. Due to environmental reasons, certain sites or areas may be closed to geocaching.
4. The geocache may not contain food items, inappropriate, offensive or hazardous material.
5. The geocache may not be attached or buried and no vegetation or natural features are to be disturbed.
6. All caches must be removed or renewed at the end of each calendar year.
Upcoming Events
If you would like to receive e-mail notification of upcoming events, send an e-mait o geocache@mccdistrict.org and indicate you would like to be addedto the e-mail list.
For a list of all geocaches on MCCD property, click here.** All caches were placed with permission from MCCD but are not owned or maintained by the Conservation District. These caches are also posted on www.geocaching.com. **Many of these caches are multi-caches or puzzle caches. The coordinates listed are not the final coordinates but the starting point. Visit www.geocaching.com for all information on how to find these caches.**