| Cover | Apr. 05, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 05, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 333-169701 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Desert Hawk Gold Corp. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001168081 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-0230997 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1290 Holcomb Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Reno |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89502 |
| City Area Code | 775 |
| Local Phone Number | 337-8057 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
