Pacific Northwest Forests

Pacific Northwest Forests

Official Recreation Guide

22 ratings
6 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 21 Jul 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 10, 2018
  • March 19, 2026
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About

Discover outdoor recreation opportunities across 17 U.S. Forest Service Forests in the Pacific Northwest. Find hiking trails, campgrounds, and points of interest with detailed information on conditions, weather, and fire safety.

โœ“Explore hiking, camping, and recreation areas
โœ“Interactive mapping tools
โœ“Trail and road condition updates
โœ“Local weather information
โœ“Current fire status
โœ“Driving directions to sites
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What's New in Pacific Northwest Forests

999.0

March 19, 2026

-New National Forests and Grasslands App is replacing this application. -https://apps.apple.com/us/app/national-forests-grasslands/id6746565710

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User reviews

Broken?

Iโ€™m guessing they lost funding. Nothing works.

Not good for hikers or campers

If you want to pay for reservations at campgrounds or entry to caves/attractions, this is the app for you. If you want information on hiking trails, donโ€™t bother. Road condition and campground status is not available here. Very disappointing.

Looks good so far.

So far Iโ€™ve only skimmed it on my iPhone, but it looks like a great resource with much potential. Iโ€™m about to install it on my iPad and really dig in. Iโ€™ve got a good feeling that it will be an often used app.

No maps

No actual maps load. Useless!!

Slow, Awkward, no info on USFS Recreation Passes

Good idea, not well executed. Trails missing from the โ€œmapโ€. Recreation passes tab shows info on WA State Discover passes, WDFW passes and Snopark passes - - NOTHING about the NW Forest Pass ??

Many tabs go to links to internet web pages. Hello?! Itโ€™s Wilderness and National Forest, data access is not commonly available. An app of this type should allow the user to temporarily store all info for an area of interest for offline use
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Response from developer

Thanks for the concrete feedback. In response to your concerns. We didn't include trails on the maps for a couple of reasons?: 1) the vast majority of trails originate at a trailhead that is geospecific (we can easily drop a latitude/longitude point), whereas trails are linear features often with connections to other trails that all make it very difficult to drop a logical lat/long reference point; 2) in order to keep the app downloads to a reasonable size, we had to be somewhat selective on what information we cached. We decided that trailheads would be the better thing to cache because they are the collecting "bucket" for trails. But it was a hard decision. We are hopeful to figure out a way of optimizing the app size so we can include for offline trail information. We will be incorporating a lot more information about the NW Forest Pass with an update going live later on today. Thanks again for your feedback. I hope you enjoy the updates. Happy trails!

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FAQ

What recreation activities can I find with Pacific Northwest Forests?

Pacific Northwest Forests allows you to search for hiking, camping, picnicking, skiing, snowshoeing, hunting, horse riding, climbing, mountain biking, scenic driving, and OHV/ATV areas. It provides detailed information on thousands of recreation sites across 17 different forests.

Does Pacific Northwest Forests provide information on trail and road conditions?

Yes, Pacific Northwest Forests provides detailed information on current road and trail conditions for all 17 highlighted forests. This helps users be prepared for their visit and stay informed about any closure areas.

How does Pacific Northwest Forests help with safety?

The app includes current fire information, which is crucial during fire season in the Pacific Northwest. It helps users make informed travel plans and understand where fires are burning and what safety measures to take.

What devices is Pacific Northwest Forests available on?

Pacific Northwest Forests is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to be a convenient tool for users on the go.

What is the age rating for Pacific Northwest Forests?

Pacific Northwest Forests has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a broad audience, including families.

How often is Pacific Northwest Forests updated?

The app was last updated on March 19, 2026, with version 999.0. This suggests a commitment to keeping the information current, although specific update frequency is not detailed.

Does Pacific Northwest Forests have ads?

No, Pacific Northwest Forests does not contain advertisements. It is a free application provided by the US Forest Service.

What is the user rating for Pacific Northwest Forests?

Pacific Northwest Forests has an average rating of 3.8 stars based on 22 ratings. This provides an indication of general user satisfaction.