| Document and Entity Information Document | Sep. 07, 2021 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Creation Date | Sep. 7, 2021 |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 7, 2021 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | Dakota Territory Resource Corp. |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 141 Glendale Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Lead |
| Entity Address, State or Province | SD |
| Entity Address, Country | US |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 57754 |
| Entity Incorporation, State Country Name | SD |
| City Area Code | 605 |
| Local Phone Number | 717-2450 |
| Entity File Number | 000-50191 |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001182737 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 80-0942566 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
