#8in Hiking Trail FinderNational Parks Pocket Maps
- iPhone
- iPad
What is National Parks Pocket Maps?
National Parks Pocket Maps is a travel app that lets users download official NPS maps, park guides and brochures to use without cell service. It lists 500+ National Park Service sites, including campgrounds, trails and points of interest, and supports GPS tracking and GPX route import. The description also covers park alerts, visitor centers and weather forecasts, and says free content is available with a subscription for the full experience.
Pricing. National Parks Pocket Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Planning a park trip before going somewhere without cell service
- Finding campgrounds and trails across National Park Service sites
- Tracking hikes and importing GPX routes and waypoints
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Why this app is in B tier
National Parks Pocket Maps scores 78 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 74, App Store search rank 45, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Unleash Your National Park Adventure! Plan & Explore Offline: • Download detailed maps, park guides & brochures before you go - perfect for exploring without cell service. • From Iconic Parks to Hidden Gems: Explore Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, and 500+ other National Park Service sites - all conveniently accessible within the app. Discover More: • 500+ Parks: National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas & more! • 425+ Official NPS Maps & Guides: Download comprehensive resources for seamless exploration. • 7,300+ Campgrounds: Find the perfect spot to pitch your tent. • 11,400+ Trails: Discover breathtaking hikes. • 70,000+ Points of Interest: Explore hidden gems & must-see landmarks. Empower Your Trip: • GPS & GPX Support: Track your hikes, import routes & waypoints. • Detailed Park Info: Alerts, news, visitor centers & weather forecasts. • Offline Access: All downloaded maps & guides work seamlessly offline. • Share with Friends: Recommend parks & send map links easily. Free & Premium Options: Access tons of free content or unlock the full experience with a subscription. Loved by Adventurers: "Shows me what I need to know (where, what to see etc.) for settin
Compare in Hiking Trail Finder
| Measure | National Parks Pocket Maps |  onX Backcountry |  WTA Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | B | A | B |
| Score | 78 / 100 | 83 / 100 | 72 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Ratings | 2.4K | 6.5K | 2.2K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 4.0 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 39d ago | 4d ago | 532d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free download |
Alternatives
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Where else it ranks
Questions about National Parks Pocket Maps
Does it work without an internet connection?
The listing says downloaded maps and guides work offline, and the app is described as suitable for exploring without cell service once resources are downloaded before a trip.
Is the app free?
The app is free to download. The description says it offers free content and a subscription option to unlock the full experience, with pricing for the subscription not stated on the App Store.
Which parks are covered?
Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Zion and says it covers 500+ National Park Service sites, including national parks, monuments and recreation areas.
Is National Parks Pocket Maps free?
National Parks Pocket Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is National Parks Pocket Maps good for?
National Parks Pocket Maps is built for planning a park trip before going somewhere without cell service, finding campgrounds and trails across national park service sites, tracking hikes and importing GPX routes and waypoints. It sits in the hiking trail finder list on AppTierList.
Is National Parks Pocket Maps worth it?
National Parks Pocket Maps is B tier, ranked #8 of 10 hiking trail finder apps with a score of 78 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 2,419 ratings. Good, and 7 apps rank above it.
How does National Parks Pocket Maps compare to onX Backcountry?
National Parks Pocket Maps is B tier at 78; onX Backcountry is A tier at 83. onX Backcountry ranks higher. National Parks Pocket Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases, onX Backcountry is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is National Parks Pocket Maps updated?
National Parks Pocket Maps was updated 39 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Hiking Trail Finder (B tier, #8) · Campground Finding (B tier, #14)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 78 / 100
- Rank in list
- #8 of 10
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 2,419
- Current version
- (39 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Travel
- Good for
- Planning a park trip before going somewhere without cell service, Finding campgrounds and trails across National Park Service sites, Tracking hikes and importing GPX routes and waypoints
- Requires
- iOS 17 or later
- Size
- 117 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 29
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking · how it is computed