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Geocaches Not Appearing on a GPSMAP Handheld

The following GPSMAP® handhelds will only display geocaches located within a 100-mile radius of the device or a selected position:

  • GPSMAP 64 | GPSMAP 64s | GPSMAP 64sc | GPSMAP 64st | GPSMAP 64sx | GPSMAP 64csx | GPSMAP 64x

  • GPSMAP 65 |  GPSMAP 65s

  • GPSMAP 66i | GPSMAP 66s | GPSMAP 66sr | GPSMAP 66st

  • GPSMAP 67 | GPSMAP 67i

  • GPSMAP 86i | GPSMAP 86s | GPSMAP 86sc | GPSMAP 86sci

In order to search or view geocaches that are more than 100 miles from where you are located, utilize the Search Near option and select a map point within a 100-mile radius of the geocache you wish to view.

Using Search Near

  1. Press MENU twice to access the main menu.

  2. Select Geocaches/Geocaching.

  3. Press MENU.

  4. Select Search Near.

  5. Select an option for changing the area the device searches from.

Utilizing the Search Near feature on these devices will allow you to search for geocaches outside the 100-mile radius from your current location with the GPS.


My Geocache Still Is Not Appearing on the Map

If your geocache still is not visible on the map itself, it is best to ensure the zoom level set for your geocaches is not the issue. The map items do not appear when the map zoom level is off or higher than the selected level. Select your device below for the steps to check the geocache zoom level.

Checking the Geocache Zoom Level

NOTE: This setting is not available on the GPSMAP 62 series.


GPSMAP 64 or 65 Series

  1. Press MENU twice to access the main menu.

  2. Select Setup.

  3. Select Map.

  4. Select Advanced Map Setup.

  5. Select Adjust Zoom Ranges.

  6. Select Zoom Levels.


GPSMAP 66, 67, or 86 Series

  1. Press MENU twice to access the main menu.

  2. Select Setup.

  3. Select Map.

  4. Select Advanced Setup.

  5. Select Zoom Levels.


Clearing Geocache Filters

Remove any geocache filter that could be interfering with viewing the geocache.


GPSMAP 64 or 65 Series

  1. Press MENU twice to access the main menu.

  2. Select Geocaches.

  3. Press MENU.

  4. Select Choose Filter.

  5. If available, select Quick Filter, otherwise skip to the next step.

    • Quick Filter will only be presented if other customized filters have been created on the device previously.

  6. Press MENU.

  7. Select Reset Filter.

  8. Select Apply Filter.


GPSMAP 66, 67, or 86 Series

  1. Press MENU twice to access the main menu.

  2. Select Geocaching.

  3. Press MENU.

  4. Select Filter.

  5. Press MENU.

  6. Select Apply a Saved Filter.

  7. Select Show All.

  8. Press QUIT.


My Geocache Still is Not Showing

If your geocache still is not visible, you will want to delete the geocache from your device and add it back to your device.

For information on deleting geocaches, see - Using BaseCamp™ to Delete Geocaches From an Outdoor Handheld.