What is Geocaching? The world’s largest treasure hunt!

There are more than 3 million boxes hidden all over the world.

Start today and find one in Fremont.

How to play

1. Open the app

Download and open your Geocaching® app to see geocaches near you. Then, select a geocache to find!

2. Navigate to the Geocache

Once you select a cache, go outside, and use the app to navigate to it. And don’t forget to bring a pen, so you can sign the logbook inside the geocache.

3. Look for the geocache

Once you navigate to the location, look at the recent activity and the hint for clues. Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes!

4. Find and log the geocache

Log your find in the geocache’s logbook and place the geocache back where you found it. Log your find in the app to see your find count increase!

FAQs

  • Geocaching is the world's largest treasure-hunting game. Over 3 million cleverly hidden containers called geocaches are hidden all over the world just waiting to be found.

  • Geocaches come in all shapes and sizes. The creativity of geocaches is endless. Some will be small tupperware containers, others will be micro containers the size of your fingernail. Make sure to read the size in your app to get on the right path.

  • When you find a geocache, sign the logbook, and put it back where you found it.