Metal Detecting Hunts in North Dakota
North Dakota has a genuine destination hunt: the Tri-State Treasure Hunters' annual two-day event at LaMoure County Memorial Park in Grand Rapids, about two hours southwest of Fargo. Five separate hunts run across the August weekend — it's the biggest organized detecting event in the northern Plains.
Upcoming hunts in North Dakota
Tri-State Treasure Hunters 5th Annual Treasure Hunt
Aug 15, 2026 — Grand Rapids, ND · Seeded hunt · From $150
Two-day seeded hunt at LaMoure County Memorial Park in Grand Rapids, ND (2 hr SW of Fargo, 45 min S of Jamestown). Hosted by Tri-State Treasure Hunters.
Recurring hunts to watch
The Tri-State Treasure Hunters hunt is annual — 2026 was the 5th — always a mid-August weekend at the same park. Registration flyers circulate in late spring.
Detecting in North Dakota: the short version
Organized hunts are the easy way in — the host has already secured land permission, and that's most of what your entry fee buys. Outside events, get landowner permission on private ground and check state and local rules for parks and beaches before digging. Seeded hunts are the friendliest start for beginners and kids; natural hunts reward experience. New to organized hunts? Start with the guide to metal detecting hunts and the FAQ.
Nearby states with listed hunts: Iowa, Missouri. Listings come from the DigRallies directory — dates and fees are checked against the hosts' own announcements, but always confirm with the host before traveling.