2026 North Dakota Geocaching Association
16th Annual Camping and Caching Event
June 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2026
Fargo, ND
Event Information:
The 16th annual NDGCA Camping and Caching event will be held in the Fargo area. 1940Chevy and a team of local geocachers will be hosting.
Friday, June 26 - TBD
Saturday, June 27 -
GCBJ8ZV 2026 NDGCA Camping and Caching
- 10:30am - 12:00pm (noon) Morning welcome and meet up, pick up your swag.
- 12:00pm - 6:00pm Geocaching and socializing
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm Potluck supper.
Please bring a dish to share and your (non-alcoholic) beverage of choice.
Plasticware, napkins, & plates will be provided.
During the dinner we will have a silent auction going on to support the NDGCA. Donation of door prizes or auction items are welcome and appreciated.
Sunday, June 28 - TBD
Camping Information:
Lindenwood Campground (
Map) has 42 camp locations: Reservations can be made online at
Fargo Parks Lindenwood Campground or by calling the Campground Information Center
Please note Fargo Parks does not permit alcohol
Hotel Information:
North Dakota Geocaching Association (NDGCA) has a courteousy block of 20 rooms (10 doubles & 10 king size rooms) for Friday, June 26th checking out on Sunday, June 28th.
Cost is $159 + tax per night at the AmericInn by Wyndham Fargo Medical Center, 4325 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104
(Map).
Make your reservation
online
or by calling the hotel at (701) 235-4699 and referencing our block name: North Dakota Geocaching Association.
Individual Reservation Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received 48 Hours in advance of arrival.
Reservations must be made by May 29th, 2026.
More information to come.
2026 North Dakota State Parks Hiking Challenging
(Formally Known As 12 Months - 12 Hikes)
For the sixth year, the North Dakota Park & Recreation Department (NDPRD) has issued a statewide “2026 Hiking Challenge” with a fresh hiking challenge every season of 2026.
To participate, just pick and hike a qualifying trail in one of the 14 state parks. You can complete your hikes all in one park or explore any of 14 locations across the state.
For more info on the 2026 Hiking Challenge, visit www.parkrec.nd.gov/challenges for the list of quarterly challenges and the rules.
Reminders: A daily pass ($7) or annual ND state park pass ($35) is required to enter.
The North Dakota Geocaching Association (NDGCA) would like to help everyone complete their hiking challenge. To do this, we will be hosting an event in a different state park each month, so we can get together with other geocachers and hike.
Event locations and dates are subject to change.
2026 Scheduled Hikes:
February 14 - Event GCBHEQF - Cross Ranch State Park (Host: Phyllis D. - butterfly_77)
March ? - Event TBD - Fort Stevenson State Park (Host: Rose B. - AdventuringRose)
April ? - Event TBD - Lewis & Clark State Park (Host: Angie W - Jangie)
May 2 - Event TBD - Lake Metigoshe State Park (Host: Jim S. - MinotRanger)
June ? - Event TBD - Beaver Lake State Park (Host: Jay T. - Eyeinthesky)
July ? - Event TBD - Location TBD
August 8 - Event TBD - Icelandic State Park (Host: Chad T. - Trycacheus)
September 20 - Event TBD - Turtle River State Park (Host: Chad T. - Trycacheus)
October ? - Event TBD - Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (Host: Amy Z. - Gloworm77)
November ? - Event TBD - Rough Rider State Park (Host: Alida H. - i.findit)
December 12 - Event TBD - Fort Stevenson State Park (Host: Amy Z. - Gloworm77)
2026 Past Hikes:
January 31 - Event GCBHENJ - Lake Sakakawea State Park (Host: Amy Z. - gloworm77)
Results of the 2025 NDGCA Board Elections
Out of the 32 members who were eligible to vote in the board election this year, 13 members submitted their vote by the 23:59CDT September 14th deadline.
| Election Results |
|---|
| Name |
Votes |
| Any Zachmeier (Gloworm77) |
13 |
| Frank Balak (N0SND) |
13 |
| Jim Simons (MinotRanger) |
13 |
| Rose Brunsell (AdventuringRose) |
13 |
We will be scheduling a board meeting late September or early October to welcome the newly elected members and select a board president, vice president, and assign roles.
NDGCA June 2025 - June 2026 Membership Application and Online Payment Now Live
If you would like to join as a new member or renew your annual membership, please complete the July 2025 - June 2026
NDGCA membership form.
Memberships can be paid via PayPal. Checks are still accepted by mailing the check to Jim Simmons using the mailing address at the bottom of the online membership form.
You must click the Submit button on the memembership form in order for your information to be saved.
If you submit the form before paying, please use this
PayPal link to submit your payment. You must select your membership level in the PayPal form also.
NDGCA Branded Merchandise Now Available
The North Dakota Geocaching Association has opened a store on
ThreadLess where you can order a wide variety of NDGCA branded merchandise. The NDGCA does receive a percentage of the profits from all items sold so you not only get some cool merchandise, you also help fund the NDGCA with your purchase.