Geocaching in a Florida State Forest

Geocaching is a form of outdoor recreation that, using a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit, people seek a hidden container known as a cache. Within a cache there is usually a logbook to confirm your find, and sometimes, there are even treasures in the cache that may be exchanged for one you leave behind. The difficulty of the find can greatly depend on the type of cache. Some caches are simply camouflaged containers, while others may be highly disguised and hard to notice.

The Florida Forest Service permits geocaching within Florida State Forests, at the discretion of the Center/District Manager. A member of the public who wishes to install a cache in a State Forest must submit a request to the State Forest.

Once the request is reviewed and if it is approved, a State Forest Use Permit will be issued. Each State Forest has the authority to approve, decline or place restrictions on caches. Approval or denial of the request may be made by email.