# Yosemite Pocket Maps — Outdoor Guides & Maps

> Offline maps and guides for US national parks and forests. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Gugel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosemite-pocket-maps/id6443656893 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Gugel](https://appshunter.io/developer/396118919)
- Category: Travel, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 11 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 19 more
- Released: 2022-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yosemite-pocket-maps/id6443656893/reviews.md

## What is Yosemite Pocket Maps?

Be prepared! Plan your next trip to the Yosemite national park area. Download maps and guides before you venture into the Wi-Fi free wilderness.

Discover

- 15+ national parks, state parks, monuments, forests
- 110+ neatly folded maps by the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Services, and other agencies.
- Complete USGS 7.5 minutes topo maps coverage for Yosemite National Park and Devils Postpile National Monument.
- Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM), Motor Vehicle Travel Maps (MVTM) and visitor maps for national forests.
- 2,200+ campgrounds and campsites
- 2,100+ trails and trailheads
- 150,000+ points of interests

Plan 

- Download maps, park brochures, and newspapers. These downloads are ready when you are offline and off the grid in the great outdoors.
- Download arbitrary map sections as offline packs.
- Photo galleries, panorama views.
- Share links to parks and maps with friends

Have fun

- GPS and GPX support: record your hikes, import GPX routes, tracks and waypoints for your hiking trails.
- Detailed national park information: alerts, news, visitor centers, campgrounds, driving directions, weather.
- Open your favorite maps app to get a route to the selected park.
- Current weather conditions, easy access to multi-day forecasts, sunrise and sunset times.
- Push notifications for park alerts, park news, weather warnings 

So download maps and guides for:

National Parks

- Yosemite National Park
- Devils Postpile National Monument

National Forests

- Humboldt-Toiyabe
- Inyo
- Sierra
- Stanislaus

State Parks and other areas

- Bodie
- Calaveras Big Trees
- California State Mining and Mineral Museum
- Columbia
- Grover Hot Springs
- Mammoth Lakes
- Mono Lake Tufa
- Railtown 1897 
- Wassama Round House
- 

GPS

- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

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## Key features

- Offline map downloads
- 15+ national parks and forests coverage
- USGS topo and MVUM maps
- 2,200+ campgrounds and campsites
- 2,100+ trails and trailheads
- GPS and GPX support
- Park alerts and weather forecasts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| access all pro features | $3.99 | per 2 months |
| access all pro features | $12.99 | per year |
| access all pro features | $5.49 | per 3 months |



## Frequently asked questions about Yosemite Pocket Maps

### What parks and areas does Yosemite Pocket Maps cover?

Yosemite Pocket Maps covers over 15 national parks, state parks, monuments, and forests, including Yosemite National Park, Devils Postpile National Monument, and several national forests like Humboldt-Toiyabe and Sierra.

### Can I use Yosemite Pocket Maps offline?

Yes, you can download maps, park brochures, and newspapers for offline use. This allows you to access information and navigation features even when you are off the grid and without Wi-Fi.

### Does Yosemite Pocket Maps have ads?

Yes, Yosemite Pocket Maps contains advertisements to support its free features and ongoing development.

### What are the subscription options for Yosemite Pocket Maps?

Yosemite Pocket Maps offers several subscription plans for pro features, including $3.99 for 2 months, $5.49 for 3 months with a 3-day free trial, and $12.99 for 1 year.

### What kind of map data is available in Yosemite Pocket Maps?

The app provides access to over 110 neatly folded maps from agencies like the National Park Service and USGS topo maps for Yosemite National Park. It also includes Motor Vehicle Use Maps and visitor maps for national forests.

### How does the GPS functionality work in Yosemite Pocket Maps?

Yosemite Pocket Maps supports GPS and GPX, allowing you to record your hikes, import GPX routes, and use your current location for navigation. Be aware that continuous GPS use in the background can significantly decrease battery life.

### What is the age rating for Yosemite Pocket Maps?

Yosemite Pocket Maps has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users including families exploring national parks.

### How often is Yosemite Pocket Maps updated?

The latest version of Yosemite Pocket Maps is 7.8.1, and it was last updated on May 6, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0 — 2026-08-04

Summer 2026 Updates!

We’ve packed this update with awesome new navigation tools and rich data features to help you explore Yosemite like a pro.

> New Features

• Data-Rich Elevation Profiles: Your elevation graph now tracks duration, distance, relative elevation, and the exact elevation of your current location at a glance.
• New Custom 'Standard' Map Style: Head to your settings to select our beautifully streamlined custom map interface.
• Instant POI Information: Long-press anywhere on the map to instantly reveal information for the nearest points of interest.
• High-Visibility Location Indicator: Never lose your place on the trail. Our map marker is now larger and features a high-contrast white circular background.
• Refreshed Map Icons: Spot campgrounds, trailheads, and landmarks quickly with our updated iconography.
• Performance Boost: Squashed general bugs and optimized code for smoother, faster tracking.

> Map updates

Explore the latest trail details, points of interest, and facilities for Yosemite National Park.

> Trusted data

Built with official information from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, recreation.gov, and other agencies.

### 7.9.1 — 2026-07-13

Squashed a few pesky bugs and fine-tuned overall app performance.

### 7.9 — 2026-06-24

Early Summer 2026 Updates!

• New Features
New style: current route is shown in blue, current track recording in red with distance markers.
New: Show-on-map switch with context menu to toggle display of distance markers. 
New: Interactive elevation diagram to see elevation, duration and position on map.
Fix: More efficient GPS recording with better battery life.

• Map updates
Explore the latest trail details, points of interest, and facilities for Yosemite National Park.

• Trusted data
Built with official information from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, recreation.gov, and other agencies.

### 7.8.1 — 2026-05-06

Spring 2026 Updates!

• New Features
Shows list of waypoints along track/route.

• Map updates
Explore the latest trail details, points of interest, and facilities for Yosemite National Park.

• Trusted data
Built with official information from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, recreation.gov, and other agencies.

### 7.8 — 2026-04-20

Early Spring 2026 Updates!

• New Features
Long press on route/track to toggle display of mile/km markers and waypoints.
Tap on route/track and see track details.
See what routes and tracks are available on the current map section.
New icons for start/finish and waypoint markers.

• Map updates
Explore the latest trail details, points of interest, and facilities for Yosemite National Park.

• Trusted data
Built with official information from the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, recreation.gov, and other agencies.

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