# California Pocket Maps — Outdoor Guides & Maps

> Offline California park maps, guides, and outdoor adventure planning. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Gugel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-pocket-maps/id1273593428 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Gugel](https://appshunter.io/developer/396118919)
- Category: Travel, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 109 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 19 more
- Released: 2017-10-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-pocket-maps/id1273593428/reviews.md

## What is California Pocket Maps?

Be prepared! Plan your next trip to one of the great California parks. Download maps and guides before you venture into the Wi-Fi free wilderness.

Discover

- 400+ national parks, state parks, monuments, forests
- 340+ neatly folded maps by the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Services, and other agencies.
- Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM), Motor Vehicle Travel Maps (MVTM) and visitor maps for California national forests.
- 5,000+ campgrounds and campsites
- 6,200+ trails and trailheads
- 140,000+ points of interests

Plan 

- Download maps, park brochures, and newspapers. These downloads are ready when you are offline and off the grid in the great outdoors.
- Download arbitrary map sections as offline packs.
- Photo galleries, panorama views.
- Share links to parks and maps with friends

Have fun

- GPS and GPX support: record your hikes, import GPX routes, tracks and waypoints for your hiking trails.
- Detailed national park information: alerts, news, visitor centers, campgrounds, driving directions, weather.
- Open your favorite maps app to get a route to the selected park.
- Current weather conditions, easy access to multi-day forecasts, sunrise and sunset times.
- Push notifications for park alerts, park news, weather warnings 

So download maps and guides for:

Angeles
Anza-Borrego Desert
Berryessa Snow Mountain
Bizz Johnson
Cabrillo
California Costal - Point Arena - Stornetta Unit
Carrizo Plain
César E. Chávez
Channel Islands
Cleveland    
Cow Mountain
Death Valley
Devils Postpile
East Bay Regional Parks
Eldorado
Fort Ord
Fort Sage
Golden Gate
Headwaters
Humboldt-Toiyabe 
Inyo
Joshua Tree
Keysville
King Range
Kings Canyon
Klamath
Lake Tahoe
Lassen
Lassen Volcanic
Lava Beds
Los Padres
Mammoth Lakes
Manzanar
Mendocino
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space
Mojave
Mojave Trails
Nobles Emigrant Trail
Piedras Blancas Light Station
Pinnacles
Plumas
Point Reys
Presidio of San Francisco
Redwood
Rice Canyon
San Bernadino Mountains
San Francisco Maritime
San Gabriel Mountains
Sand to Snow
Santa Clara County Parks
Santa Monica Mountains
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
Sequoia
Sierra
Six Rivers
Tahoe
Whiskeytown
Yosemite

There are additional useful information and brochures for many California state parks.


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## Key features

- Offline map downloads
- 400+ parks, forests, and monuments
- 6,200+ trails and trailheads
- 5,000+ campgrounds
- GPS and GPX support
- Weather forecasts and alerts
- Park brochures and news

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| access all pro features | $12.99 | per year |
| access all pro features | $3.99 | per 2 months |
| access all pro features | $5.49 | per 3 months |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-pocket-maps/id1273593428/reviews.md

### 5/5 — California

*2021-09-02*

I loved California and people those living.

## Frequently asked questions about California Pocket Maps

### What parks are covered by California Pocket Maps?

California Pocket Maps covers over 400 national parks, state parks, monuments, and forests across California. This includes popular destinations like Yosemite, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree, along with many state and regional parks.

### Can I use California Pocket Maps without an internet connection?

Yes, the app is designed for offline use. You can download maps, park brochures, and other essential information before you venture into areas with no Wi-Fi. This ensures you have access to navigation and details even when off the grid.

### What kind of map data does California Pocket Maps provide?

The app offers over 340 neatly folded maps from agencies like the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. It also includes Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) and visitor maps for national forests.

### Does California Pocket Maps have ads?

Yes, California Pocket Maps contains advertisements. These ads help support the development and maintenance of the app.

### What are the subscription options for California Pocket Maps?

California Pocket Maps offers several subscription plans for pro features. These include monthly ($3.99), quarterly ($5.49 with a free 3-day trial), and annual ($12.99) options.

### How often is California Pocket Maps updated?

The app was last updated on March 13, 2026, with version 7.7. This indicates regular updates to ensure data accuracy and feature improvements.

### What is the age rating for California Pocket Maps?

California Pocket Maps has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for children aged 4 and above.

### Can I record my hikes with California Pocket Maps?

Yes, the app supports GPS and GPX functionality. You can record your hikes, import GPX routes, and manage tracks and waypoints for your trails.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0 — 2026-08-11

Summer 2026 Updates!

Explore California's wilderness with our new navigation tools and advanced data features.

What's New

• Data-Rich Elevation Profiles: Track duration, distance, relative elevation, and your exact location at a glance on your updated elevation graph.
• Custom 'Standard' Map Style: Choose our beautifully streamlined custom map interface in your settings.
• Instant POI Information: Long-press anywhere on the map to instantly reveal nearby points of interest.
• High-Visibility Location Marker: Stay found on the trail with a larger, high-contrast map marker.
• Refreshed Map Icons: Spot campgrounds, trailheads, and landmarks quickly with updated iconography.
• Performance Boost: Fixed general bugs and optimized code for smoother, faster tracking.

Map Updates

Updated Trail Details: Explore the latest routes, points of interest, and facilities in Redwood National and State Parks, Yosemite National Park.

Trusted Data

Official Sources: Built with reliable data from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, Recreation.gov, and other agencies.

### 7.9.1 — 2026-07-14

Squashed a few pesky bugs and fine-tuned overall app performance.

### 7.9 — 2026-06-24

Early Summer 2026 Updates!

• New Features
New style: current route is shown in blue, current track recording in red with distance markers.
New: Show-on-map switch with context menu to toggle display of distance markers. 
New: Interactive elevation diagram to see elevation, duration and position on map.
Fix: More efficient GPS recording with better battery life.

• Map updates
Explore the latest trail details, points of interest, and facilities for Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yosemite.

• Trusted data
Built with official information from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, recreation.gov, and other agencies.

### 7.8 — 2026-05-18

Late Spring 2026 Updates!

• New Features
New icons for start/finish and waypoint markers.
Shows list of waypoints along track/route.
Better map readability: Your map is now easier to read! Icons and text labels now respect your systems font size preferences.

• Map updates
Explore the latest trail details, points of interest, and facilities for Arcata, Eldorado National Forest, Tahoe National Forest, Redwood National and State Parks, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Yosemite National Park.

• Trusted data
Built with official information from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, recreation.gov, and other agencies.

### 7.7 — 2026-03-13

Early Spring 2026 Updates!

• New Features
Change route to reverse and out-and-back.
Long press on route/track to toggle display of mile/km markers and waypoints.
Tap on route/track and see track details.
See what routes and tracks are available on the current map section.

• Map updates
Explore the latest trail details, points of interest, and facilities for Yosemite National Park.

• Trusted data
Built with official information from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, recreation.gov, and other agencies.

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