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National Park Service

National Park Service

The official app of 420+ parks

138K ratings
633 reviews
#140 in free Travel
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✈️ Travel
Free

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Released
February 1, 2021
Updated
November 6, 2026

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National Park Service
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Explore over 420 national parks with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information. Download park content for offline use, plan your visit with amenity and fee details, and stay updated on news and events.

✓Interactive park maps
✓Self-guided tours
✓Offline park content
✓Amenity and fee information
✓News, alerts, and events
✓Accessibility features
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What users say about National Park Service

Reviews of National Park Service are mostly positive: the Travel app is rated 4.9/5 from 138K App Store ratings. What users like most: helpful information on national parks, useful offline features. Top complaints: downloading issues and app crashes, difficulty finding specific information or navigating the app. Summarized from real user reviews.

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  • 🕰️Outdated information on park hours and closures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

2.18

November 6, 2026

Lots of under the hood fixes and improvements.

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Last updated on November 12, 2026.

User reviews

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Battlefield tours

On Monday, October 19, 2026 I downloaded the NPS app to guide me on my driving tours of the following battlefields: Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Courthouse. The app functioned smoothly guiding me on my tours of the different highlights of each battle. The app quickly and accurately displayed the location of my car as I progressed. And the information shared at each stop was informative and compelling. Thank you for creating such a fine app and making it available to history buffs around the country.
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TTarHeelFred

Canceled

I was unable to use so I canceled same day.
FPFrustrated on Bark Pt.

Road closures

I recently visited Crater Lake and found a large section of the Rim Road closed. We did a lot a backtracking! Since I neglected to use this NPS app, I faulted myself. Now, I’m searching for an alert that would help visitors plan a sensible route. While I see notification of the trail closure, I so not see the road closure! The park signs said it would be closed for many months!!!!
It should be the very first thing you see when you open the app!
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ASAn improvement in scoring

Essential to Fully Enjoy National Park Sites

The app provides a wealth of information on most of the National Parks. It lists gems, things to do and see, it has a very useful map that we used on my iPad with cellular service and had a blue dot showing our current location so it made it very easy to find locations we wanted to visit.
LLEW2014

So good!

This app is a game changer when it comes to planning trips! I love it!
Hhallie.nichole.may
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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

Does National Park Service have ads?

No, the National Park Service app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted exploration experience.

What is the rating for National Park Service?

National Park Service has a highly positive rating of 4.9 stars from over 137,000 reviews.

Can I use National Park Service offline?

Yes, you can download park content for offline exploration, which is ideal for areas with no internet service.

What devices support National Park Service?

The National Park Service app is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is National Park Service updated?

The app was last updated on November 6, 2026, indicating regular maintenance and updates.

What are the pros and cons of National Park Service?

Users praise its helpful information, offline features, and interactive maps. Some cons include occasional downloading issues and difficulty finding specific information.

Is National Park Service suitable for children?

Yes, National Park Service has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for younger users to explore parks with adult supervision.

What kind of tours does National Park Service offer?

The app provides self-guided tours that highlight park features and points of interest, similar to having a ranger guide you.