# National Park Finder

> Directory and navigation tool for U.S. National Parks and historic sites. (iPhone/iPad app by iStuff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-park-finder/id440438043 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [iStuff](https://appshunter.io/developer/369606386)
- Category: Reference, Travel
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-park-finder/id440438043/reviews.md

## What is National Park Finder?

Did you know that the National Park Service manages over 400 national parks, monuments, and historic sites? This handy application provides a directory of all of them.

- GPS directions 
- links to each park web site - sharing: Facebook, X, SMS, Email, etc.  
- insert your photos into the app - a photo journal of your travels.

This product was not created, or endorsed, by the National Park Service.

## Key features

- Directory of 400+ national parks
- GPS directions
- Links to park websites
- Photo journal
- Social sharing

## Chart rankings

- #194 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-park-finder/id440438043/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fun Simple App

*2022-04-02*

App is a basic compilation of Nat’l Parks, Monuments, Historic Sites, etc. Map is helpful to see what’s close & list has info that’s useful. I’d give 5 stars if user could change the color of the pins to document what sites have been visited (past or present) & what dates. Cute app icon- don’t change!

### 2/5 — Not very useful

*2016-09-23*

Doesn't have information on each site beyond its name and where it's located; for more information it just opens up the NPS.gov website.  UI is rather clunky.  I couldn't find a place to 'check off' a site to say that I'd visited, though I think there was a screenshot in the app store showing that screen.

### 1/5 — Disappointing;  inadequate, corrections needed and very basic

*2015-09-08*

The app itself is interesting for those interested in the National Park system, but offers only rudimentary information. It also needs to be updated and corrections need to be made; I noticed that in the geographic location of Vicksburg Military Park (Mississippi) it is mislabeled as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which is in Washington, D.C. Also a new park in Waco Texas has not been added yet even though at this point it has been open a couple of months. This was after 5 minutes of looking at the app, so it's hard to believe that these are the only mistakes it contains.

I'm sure there were good intentions with this app but unfortunately it is not yet ready for prime time.

### 1/5 — Don't bother

*2015-04-18*

Says you can pin which parks you have been to, you cannot.  Only reason we tried was to keep track of the parks visited, and this app does not do that, as they claimed.  Misleading?  Deliberate? Incompetent? Just trying to get money before being shut down?  Would not spend the .99 as not worth even that.

### 1/5 — Useless App

*2014-09-10, version 1.5*

I was looking for info on trails and instead paid money to put a pin on a map.

### 2/5 — Updates?  No thanks

*2014-03-06*

Downloaded the most recent updates for this program, and now it only displays a map with no parks indicated, and the search function does not work.  Previously, could list parks near current location, that is no longer available.  Has lost all utility.

Deleted and re-installed, so I am now able to search and use the map, but changes from the previous version make the app less useful, without color coding of map pins by type of park, and helpful links for each park have been removed.  Hopefully the next version will restore these changes.

### 1/5 — Don't update

*2014-03-05*

New update now can't see anything but where you are. Was five star before the update.

Ok I uninstalled app and then reinstalled now it works again but still not as well as before the update.

### 3/5 — Everything at your fingertips

*2013-09-13*

Great iPad and iPhone app.  It give you quick access to maps,location and information.  Would be nice if you could track/log your visits here.

### 3/5 — Screwy

*2011-06-28*

Vicksburg Military Park shows as Vietnam Memorial, Washington, DC. How can I trust the locations that I am not familiar with?

### 2/5 — Jpip

*2011-06-17*

I have mixed feelings about this app.  First, I'm glad NPS joined the app world, but they could have done so much more with this.  For example, it would kick butt if trails were detailed on the map.    While the description, picture and link to the parks' site are helpful, there are too many steps involved to get more information on them.  I'd like to quickly pull up a park, see the trails (and whether or not they're dog-friendly) and be on my way, ready to explore.  That type of feature would be especially handy on family road trips.  The GW Parkway is listed as park, but it's also a long road, with parks within it, like Turkey Run, which has trails.  If people could see that right away, it would just make more sense.

I suppose it depends what NPS's focus was in developing the app.  I'm way to ADD to search through the parks NPS web site in order to peek at what trails are around the area.  Some of their maps aren't very good.  I didn't know the Mount Vernon trail intersected with so many others, until I ran it.  

Handy app to have, though. Good starting point, NPS.

## Frequently asked questions about National Park Finder

### What is National Park Finder?

National Park Finder is a mobile application that provides a directory of over 400 national parks, monuments, and historic sites. It includes GPS directions, links to park websites, and a photo journal feature for documenting travels.

### How much does National Park Finder cost?

National Park Finder is a paid application, available for $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices support National Park Finder?

National Park Finder is designed for Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS 4.0 or later.

### Does National Park Finder have ads?

No, National Park Finder does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app with no ads to interrupt your experience.

### How often is National Park Finder updated?

The latest version of National Park Finder, 1.72, was last updated on August 5, 2025. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and data refreshes.

### What is the age rating for National Park Finder?

National Park Finder has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. The content is generally appropriate for children and adults.

### Can I use National Park Finder offline?

While the app provides GPS directions, an active internet connection may be required for initial data loading and accessing park website links. Offline functionality for core directory information is generally available.

### Does National Park Finder offer information on all U.S. National Parks?

Yes, National Park Finder aims to provide a directory of all over 400 national parks, monuments, and historic sites managed by the National Park Service.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.72 — 2025-08-05

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.71 — 2025-07-07

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.70 — 2025-07-04

Updated for iOS 15.
Added support for Dark Mode.

### 1.60 — 2025-03-26

Updated for iOS 15.

### 1.59 — 2022-02-22

Updated for iOS 13.

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