| Cover | Dec. 20, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 20, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-06412 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GOLDRICH MINING CO |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000059860 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-0742812 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | AK |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2525 E. 29th Ave. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Ste. 10B-160 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Spokane |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 99223 |
| City Area Code | (509) |
| Local Phone Number | 535-7367 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable |
