National Park Service

4.8
26.9K reviews
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Everyone
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About this app

The Official NPS App – Your Ultimate National Park Companion!  

• Explore 420+ national parks effortlessly with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information.

• Offline Use: No internet? No worries! Download park content for offline exploration, perfect for remote areas.

• Interactive Maps: Plan your trip with detailed park maps, including points of interest, trails, and essential information.

• Park Tours: Discover park highlights with self-guided tours, just like having a ranger by your side.

• Amenities: Find transportation, dining, restrooms, and more for a hassle-free visit.

• Plan Your Visit: Access fee and pass information, operating hours, and other essential details to help you plan your visit.

• Accessibility: Enjoy a fully accessible experience with audio descriptions for points of interest and exhibits, making it inclusive for all.

• Park of the Day Widget: Add it to your iOS widgets and discover a new NPS-managed site each day.

• Things to Do: Explore hiking, bus tours, museums, ranger programs, and more for a fun-filled visit.

• News, Alerts & Events: Stay updated with park news and events.

• Passport Stamps, Fees & More: Access park-specific details all in one place.

• Visits Feature: Scan your phone’s photos to detect National Park visits and map the parks you’ve been to.

Discover all 420+ National Park System sites, from iconic landmarks like Yellowstone and Yosemite to hidden gems. Download the official NPS App now for an unforgettable park adventure!
Updated on
Mar 17, 2026
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Data is encrypted in transit
Data can’t be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.8
26.4K reviews
PNW Nikki
January 3, 2026
The app has a lot of information which is extremely helpful but sometimes loading takes forever or doesn't happen at all. I've only tried accessing the app while connected to my home wifi so I've been to scared to try accessing it on the road. If the stability of the app could be fixed, I would use it all the time! It has so much info for what's loaded into the app. Hopefully more places will continue to be added. It's a great little app! Even trying to leave a review is causing issues! grr
11 people found this review helpful
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Andrew Whisenant
December 3, 2025
This app is incredible! we went on vacation and was able to do a self guided tour of the volcano in Hawaii! It was informative and gave a great presentation of the entire park as you go! The only issue that I had with it was when we went to Pearl Harbor, I needed to download the info for the park and it wouldn't work. More a park issue than the app.
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Matt Pignato
December 6, 2024
I've only used it for a good Joshua tree section. so far. It's informative for telling you where the trails and points of interest are, but doesn't actually have trail maps. Also, when you're zoomed in in one trail or point of interest, it blanks out all other info on the map. Which can be annoying if you're trying to hike across multiple trails. However, it is great that it gives you the ability to download the park info, since there is no cell service.
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What’s new

- Live Park Weather: View conditions at multiple locations. This is especially useful in large parks such as Grand Canyon where temps can vary by 20°F or more.
- Road Closures Map: See what's open or closed before you go.
- Map Search: Quickly find places and features on park maps.