US Public Lands

US Public Lands

by Two Steps Beyond

746 ratings
69 reviews
#14 in paid Travel
✈️ Travel
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$3.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 11, 2014
  • April 1, 2026
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Discover and visualize federal land ownership across the US. This app provides offline map layers for various agencies, allowing you to identify land types, access agency information, and locate yourself on public lands. It's a valuable tool for outdoor enthusiasts and researchers.

Offline federal land boundary maps
Selectable agency map layers (BLM, NPS, FS, etc.)
Identify land ownership and agency
Links to agency land use rules
Locate your position on public land
Search for locations and points of interest
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What's New in US Public Lands

2026.3

April 1, 2026

Updated maps to PADUS 4.1 Added ability to backup and restore pins. Added export feature so that pins can be imported into mapping software.

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Last updated on July 24, 2026.

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THIS APP’S MAPS ARE INCORRECT

I’m new to dispersed camping and used US public lands to find national forest land to camp on. A few hours into camping, the owners of the land show up and tell me it is private property.

Later, I check the my camping location on 2 other apps (onX offroad and regrid). Those other apps show me the CORRECT BORDER and that I am in fact on private land.

This app is trash, DO NOT USE IT.
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Clunky

You can’t copy the latitude-longitude of a spot you’re interested in to paste into Google maps. This is extremely inconvenient. It really only works for checking if you are, in fact, on public land already and is of little help finding where to go.

Yes, as advertised, but…

This app will present you with a map that outlines public lands, assuming that you can figure out which shade of color or very limited symbology a particular spot may correlate with. It does little or nothing to provide even the most basic information on what the public land shown on the map is (name, etc.), let alone whether there is any access to it. I have rarely found it useful as a result.
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Hard to read and understand Eastern US

It’s difficult to use this app. I’m simply trying to identify land with dispersed camping, are Fish and Wildlife holdings displayed here because they have that? Also a lot of back and forth and guessing to use the color key that identifies the type of land that is overlaid. Quite regret this purchase.
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Nearly Useful

Wanted an app like this. It's close. The color overlay is ok except green areas because the default map color is green. Must squint and guess. Should let you tap to get management info about a the location. Maybe change default map color or allow configuration of overlay/map colors.

Yes, you can choose "basic map" with white default color to help, but lose roads and whatnot. You can zoom in but some areas have fuzzy, gradient borders. Shouldn't the GIS data be very clear about boundaries?
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Subscription issues

Bug

Incorrect land ownership display

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Ability to share/archive pin locations

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Integration with other mapping apps

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More detailed land type information

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FAQ

What does the US Public Lands app do?

This app allows you to view the boundaries of US federal public lands directly on your device. It provides offline map layers for various agencies like the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park Service (NPS), and US Forest Service (FS), helping you understand land ownership and access rules.

How does the app work offline?

All map layers, including the public land boundaries and a basic base map, are stored directly on your device. This means you can access and use the app to identify public lands and your location without an internet connection, making it ideal for areas with no signal.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the US Public Lands app is completely free to download and use. It does not require any payment or subscription to access its features, including the offline map data and agency information.

What kind of public lands are included?

The app includes map layers for lands managed by several federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (FS), National Park Service (NPS), Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE), US Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Department of Defense.

Can I find specific campsites with this app?

While the app is a valuable tool for identifying public land boundaries and can help you scout for dispersed camping areas by using the satellite view, it is not a dedicated campsite locator. It does not contain a database of specific campsites or amenities.