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National Park Service: Park Guide

by National Park Service

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Explore over 420 national parks with the National Park Service app, your ultimate park guide. Access interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential information, even offline. Plan your visit, discover amenities, and stay updated with news and events.

About National Park Service

The Official NPS App is your ultimate national park companion, allowing you to effortlessly explore over 420+ national parks! Download parks before your visit and use the app even without internet access. Interactive maps help you plan your trip with points of interest and trails. Discover park highlights with self-guided tours, like having a ranger by your side. Find amenities like transportation and restrooms for a hassle-free visit. Access fees, operating hours, and details to plan effectively. Enjoy an accessible experience with audio descriptions. One user shares, "Made the details come to life as we toured this special place." Download content for offline exploration in remote areas. Share your experiences with virtual postcards. Explore hiking, museums, and ranger programs. Stay updated with park news and events. Access park-specific details all in one place. As another user notes, it's the "Best planning app for visiting a national park there is." From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, the NPS App ensures an unforgettable park adventure. This app is a greatly improved travel tool, great for planning and research. It provides up-to-date information on all the National Parks and the activities within, even lodging. The app helps you keep track of places you’ve visited and inspires you to try and see every place listed!

Key Features

  • Explore parks with interactive maps and self-guided tours
  • Download park content for offline use
  • Stay updated with park news, alerts, and events

Why Users Love It

Provides up-to-date park information
Offers offline accessibility
""Great app. It’s very helpful and convenient with the downloaded off-line maps." (5/5) – 88 characters"

Perfect for: Perfect for national park enthusiasts, travelers, and anyone seeking outdoor adventures and historical sites.

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Current Rank

#48

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#38

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User Reviews

Clover and yebs
8/1/2025

This is an excellent app for tourists from anywhere around the world- very informative thank you NPS! Wonderful app This is an excellent app for tourists from anywhere around the world- very informative thank you NPS!

Wilch #5
8/1/2025

I am in awe of your beauty. Thanks for "showing " so many how to enjoy Mother Nature!! We will continue to protect you! Precious Parks I am in awe of your beauty. Thanks for "showing " so many how to enjoy Mother Nature!! We will continue to protect you!

TLW65
7/6/2025

This app is a must have if you are planning a trip to a national park. Also helpful if you are deciding which park to visit. So Informative! This app is a must have if you are planning a trip to a national park. Also helpful if you are deciding which park to visit.

_Shelephant_
7/2/2025

The NPS app is super easy to use and was extremely helpful for our recent trip to several National Parks. The offline maps were soooo helpful! Super easy to use The NPS app is super easy to use and was extremely helpful for our recent trip to several National Parks. The offline maps were soooo helpful!

Dedicated Donor
6/26/2025

I have used this app for trip planning, and for keeping track of places I’ve visited. There are so many more parks and historic sites than I ever imagined. So much good information and presented well. I love using this app - it’ll take a while to visit every place listed but I’m inspired to try! Great app, helps you plan a perfect trip I have used this app for trip planning, and for keeping track of places I’ve visited. There are so many more parks and historic sites than I ever imagined. So much good information and presented well. I love using this app - it’ll take a while to visit every place listed but I’m inspired to try!

App Details

Developer

National Park Service

Platform

ios

Rating

4.9

Last Updated

8/10/2025