Cache Placement Guidelines

For the good of the caching community and those seeking your cache, consider the following prior to placing a cache.

General

• Respect all local laws and property rights.
• Seek permission to place the cache from the property owner/land manager.
• Do not dig, disassemble, or destroy property when placing or seeking a cache.
• Do not hide a cache where the location or the container will raise suspicion with people in the area or law enforcement.
• Use a clear container when possible and always mark the container as a geocache.

Off Limits Sites

Do not place a cache near:

• Schools
• Railroad tracks
• Government buildings
• Military installations
• Ecologically protected areas
• Any place that has a policy against caches

Quality

• Consider the location prior to placing and listing the cache. Ask yourself:
  • Would I want to bring a friend to this spot?
  • Is this spot appropriate for the additional traffic (people & vehicles) that this cache could potentially bring to the area.
• Consider the container you intend to use. Ask yourself:
  • Is it waterproof or will the contents, including paper log, get wet?