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National Park Service

National Park Service

The official app of 420+ parks

124K ratings
600 reviews
#80 in free Travel
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 1, 2021
  • August 26, 2026

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Explore over 420 national parks with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information. Plan your visit with details on amenities, operating hours, and fees. Download park content for offline use, ensuring access even without internet service.

✓Interactive park maps
✓Self-guided park tours
✓Offline park content download
✓Amenity and fee information
✓Accessibility features
✓Park news and alerts
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of National Park Service. Based on 124K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 👍Helpful information on national parks
  • 🚀Useful offline features
  • 💡Ability to create lists of visited/to-visit parks
  • 🗺️Interactive maps and GPS guidance
  • 📷Photo features like creating postcards

Negative things

  • 🐛Downloading issues and app crashes
  • 🔍Difficulty finding specific information or navigating the app
  • 🗺️Inconsistent or incomplete map and trail data
  • 🕰️Outdated information on park hours and closures
  • 🔍Lack of organization and filtering options
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What's New in National Park Service

2.15

August 26, 2026

Canceled events are now clearly shown in the app. This update also includes reliability improvements and under-the-hood fixes for offline maps, notifications, transit data, trails, AR experiences, self-guided tours, and list reordering.

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This app dropped -2 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on September 17, 2026.

User reviews

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Support ya Parks

Showing park maps VS road maps is hard to get to work. However i love downloading whatever maps I can as an extra precaution when i go out. All info and calendar events are easy to access
IAMTHESANDGUARDIANIAMTHESANDGUARDIAN

Devils Tower

Where’s the darn map for your sites?
not paying for pronot paying for pro

Great tool

Excellent tool to find NPS locations near and far, book lodging, and plan trips.
Addie The BusAddie The Bus

Beware

Don't download this app till you have 3 to 4 hours to dream of trips to national parks. It's addictive!
Wannabee Secretary of DOIWannabee Secretary of DOI

Love parks; glitchy app

I love the idea of this app but sometimes it’s just too glitchy to enjoy. It freezes too much and I find I’m force quitting it frequently. I want this to function consistently because I’d love to use it more.
TeeniewoodTeeniewood
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Downloading parks gets stuck at certain percentages

Bug

Maps not loading or showing incorrect information

Bug

App crashes when trying to access certain features

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android versions

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to add parks to visited list directly from park page

Feature

Option to sync data across devices and backup user data

Feature

Filter parks by type (national park, monument, etc.)

Feature

Display all parks on a single map view

Feature

Integrate with digital park passes and tickets

Feature

FAQ

What does the National Park Service app do?

The official NPS app serves as a comprehensive guide to over 420 national parks. It provides interactive maps, self-guided tours, information on amenities, operating hours, fees, and allows users to download park content for offline use.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include interactive maps with points of interest and trails, self-guided tours, detailed amenity information (restrooms, dining), fee and pass details, accessibility options with audio descriptions, and the ability to download park content for offline access.

Is the National Park Service app free to use?

Yes, the National Park Service app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the app's description.

Can I use the app without an internet connection?

Yes, a significant feature of the app is its offline functionality. You can download park content before your visit, allowing you to explore maps, tours, and essential information even when you have no internet service in remote park areas.

What kind of activities can I plan with this app?

The app helps you plan a variety of activities within the parks, such as hiking, bus tours, visiting museums, and attending ranger programs. It also provides information on news, alerts, and events happening in the parks.