Best Public Lands Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Finding the right public lands apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Public Lands Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1US Public LandsUS Public Lands$3.994.5★ (745)NoNoSep 2026
2National Forest ExplorerNational Forest ExplorerFree4.5★ (728)NoNoSep 2026
3onX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsonX Hunt: GPS Hunting MapsFree4.9★ (274K)YesYesSep 2026
4National Park ServiceNational Park ServiceFree4.9★ (129K)NoNoSep 2026
5Our Lands: Parks & RecreationOur Lands: Parks & RecreationFree5.0★ (5)NoNoSep 2026
6BLM Public Lands Map Guide USABLM Public Lands Map Guide USA$2.993.5★ (6)NoNoJul 2026
7USC 43 - Public LandsUSC 43 - Public LandsFree—NoYesMay 2026
8National Park Trail GuideNational Park Trail GuideFree4.5★ (1.5K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Public Lands

4.5😞(745 ratings)
$3.99
#40in Travel
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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.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • 🗺️ Helpful for finding public lands
  • 💻 Useful for boondocking

Room to Improve

  • 🗺️ Inaccurate maps and boundaries
  • 🤔 Lacks important details and information
  • 💰 Not worth the cost
National Forest Explorer#2

National Forest Explorer by Toby Bloom

USFS Forests & Grasslands
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.5😞(728 ratings)
Free
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Discover U.S. Forest Service lands and heritage sites with this official exploration tool. Access detailed information, offline maps, and recreational opportunities for your next adventure. Stay updated on closures and events with push notifications.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great information
  • 🗺️ Helpful maps and GPS
  • ⭐ Wonderful experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🤔 Incomplete and inaccurate information
  • 📥 Difficult to download and access content
  • 🤯 Confusing and cumbersome user interface
onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps#3

onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps by onXmaps, Inc.

Compass, Wind & Property Info
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.9😐(274K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Navigation
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Plan and execute hunts with advanced GPS navigation, detailed land boundary information, and species data. Access offline maps, weather forecasts, and integrate with compatible hunting tools for a more organized and efficient experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Spotting
  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 The app is fantastic and their customer service even better
  • 👍 Land research
  • 👍 OnX is piece of mind!
  • 👍 Thank you
  • 👍 Incredible app and customer service
  • 👍 Useful!
  • 👍 Essential Hunting Tool
  • 👍 Best app I have ever used

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Missing features
  • 🐛 Canada users do not waste your money
  • 🐛 Hunters in Ontario, Canada
  • 🐛 Not for Canadians
  • 🐛 Sucks in Canada🇨🇦 DO NOT SPEND MONEY!!!
  • 🐛 Not working for Canada
  • 🐛 Useless!
  • 🐛 Useless for Canada
  • 🐛 No Canadian land owners?
  • 🐛 Works in canada?? what part???
  • 🐛 Nothing for Canadians
  • 🐛 Forces you to choose a state…
  • 🐛 USA Only
  • 🐛 Has no purpose
  • 🐛 Parcel line
  • 🐛 App is starting to freeze up
  • 🐛 Basic service property boundaries are inaccurate
  • 🐛 No Canada

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FAQ about Public Lands

What are the best public lands apps for iPhone?
US Public Lands tops our public lands apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 745 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $3.99.
Yes — 18 of the top public lands apps we rank are free to download, including National Forest Explorer and onX Hunt: GPS Hunting Maps.
US Public Lands has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ public lands apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
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.
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.

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