National Park Service
The official app of 420+ parks
Free
1.16.2for iPhone, iPad and more
8.1
676 Ratings
National Park Service
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72.3 MB
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Apr 2, 2024
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About National Park Service
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.
• 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.
• Offline Use: No internet? No worries! Download park content for offline exploration, perfect for remote areas.
• Share Your Visit: Create virtual postcards to share your park experiences with friends and family.
• 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.
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!
• Explore 420+ national parks effortlessly with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information.
• 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.
• Offline Use: No internet? No worries! Download park content for offline exploration, perfect for remote areas.
• Share Your Visit: Create virtual postcards to share your park experiences with friends and family.
• 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.
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!
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.16.2
Last updated on Apr 2, 2024
Old Versions
-Minor update for saving and merging lists.
We're excited to share our biggest app update in the last three years. What's New:
Unified Search:
- "Find a Park" and "Search" are now one, with a new backend for faster, more accurate results. You can also adjust search distance for nearby parks.
Favorites and Saved Lists:
- Responding to feedback, this feature has been redesigned for easier list creation and park saving. Add notes to any list, park, or place for better trip planning and memories.
Augmented Reality (AR):
- Try the new AR feature at select viewpoints in Joshua Tree and Acadia, part of our beta test to bring a new dimension to your visits. More parks will get AR experiences in the coming months.
Improved Navigation:
- We've made changes to give you more space for content and a consistent way to access park maps.
Additional Improvements:
- This build includes many bug fixes and UI enhancements for a smoother app experience.
We hope you enjoy these updates and look forward to your feedback. As always please leave an app review to tell us what you like and what you think could be better.
The National Parks App Team
We're excited to share our biggest app update in the last three years. What's New:
Unified Search:
- "Find a Park" and "Search" are now one, with a new backend for faster, more accurate results. You can also adjust search distance for nearby parks.
Favorites and Saved Lists:
- Responding to feedback, this feature has been redesigned for easier list creation and park saving. Add notes to any list, park, or place for better trip planning and memories.
Augmented Reality (AR):
- Try the new AR feature at select viewpoints in Joshua Tree and Acadia, part of our beta test to bring a new dimension to your visits. More parks will get AR experiences in the coming months.
Improved Navigation:
- We've made changes to give you more space for content and a consistent way to access park maps.
Additional Improvements:
- This build includes many bug fixes and UI enhancements for a smoother app experience.
We hope you enjoy these updates and look forward to your feedback. As always please leave an app review to tell us what you like and what you think could be better.
The National Parks App Team
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Version History
1.16.2
Apr 2, 2024
-Minor update for saving and merging lists.
We're excited to share our biggest app update in the last three years. What's New:
Unified Search:
- "Find a Park" and "Search" are now one, with a new backend for faster, more accurate results. You can also adjust search distance for nearby parks.
Favorites and Saved Lists:
- Responding to feedback, this feature has been redesigned for easier list creation and park saving. Add notes to any list, park, or place for better trip planning and memories.
Augmented Reality (AR):
- Try the new AR feature at select viewpoints in Joshua Tree and Acadia, part of our beta test to bring a new dimension to your visits. More parks will get AR experiences in the coming months.
Improved Navigation:
- We've made changes to give you more space for content and a consistent way to access park maps.
Additional Improvements:
- This build includes many bug fixes and UI enhancements for a smoother app experience.
We hope you enjoy these updates and look forward to your feedback. As always please leave an app review to tell us what you like and what you think could be better.
The National Parks App Team
We're excited to share our biggest app update in the last three years. What's New:
Unified Search:
- "Find a Park" and "Search" are now one, with a new backend for faster, more accurate results. You can also adjust search distance for nearby parks.
Favorites and Saved Lists:
- Responding to feedback, this feature has been redesigned for easier list creation and park saving. Add notes to any list, park, or place for better trip planning and memories.
Augmented Reality (AR):
- Try the new AR feature at select viewpoints in Joshua Tree and Acadia, part of our beta test to bring a new dimension to your visits. More parks will get AR experiences in the coming months.
Improved Navigation:
- We've made changes to give you more space for content and a consistent way to access park maps.
Additional Improvements:
- This build includes many bug fixes and UI enhancements for a smoother app experience.
We hope you enjoy these updates and look forward to your feedback. As always please leave an app review to tell us what you like and what you think could be better.
The National Parks App Team
1.16.1
Apr 1, 2024
-Minor update for merging lists in the build as noted below.
We're excited to share our biggest app update in the last three years. What's New:
Unified Search:
- "Find a Park" and "Search" are now one, with a new backend for faster, more accurate results. You can also adjust search distance for nearby parks.
Favorites and Saved Lists:
- Responding to feedback, this feature has been redesigned for easier list creation and park saving. Add notes to any list, park, or place for better trip planning and memories.
Augmented Reality (AR):
- Try the new AR feature at select viewpoints in Joshua Tree and Acadia, part of our beta test to bring a new dimension to your visits. More parks will get AR experiences in the coming months.
Improved Navigation:
- We've made changes to give you more space for content and a consistent way to access park maps.
Additional Improvements:
- This build includes many bug fixes and UI enhancements for a smoother app experience.
We hope you enjoy these updates and look forward to your feedback. As always please leave an app review to tell us what you like and what you think could be better.
The National Parks App Team
We're excited to share our biggest app update in the last three years. What's New:
Unified Search:
- "Find a Park" and "Search" are now one, with a new backend for faster, more accurate results. You can also adjust search distance for nearby parks.
Favorites and Saved Lists:
- Responding to feedback, this feature has been redesigned for easier list creation and park saving. Add notes to any list, park, or place for better trip planning and memories.
Augmented Reality (AR):
- Try the new AR feature at select viewpoints in Joshua Tree and Acadia, part of our beta test to bring a new dimension to your visits. More parks will get AR experiences in the coming months.
Improved Navigation:
- We've made changes to give you more space for content and a consistent way to access park maps.
Additional Improvements:
- This build includes many bug fixes and UI enhancements for a smoother app experience.
We hope you enjoy these updates and look forward to your feedback. As always please leave an app review to tell us what you like and what you think could be better.
The National Parks App Team
1.16
Mar 29, 2024
We're excited to share our biggest app update in the last three years. What's New:
Unified Search:
- "Find a Park" and "Search" are now one, with a new backend for faster, more accurate results. You can also adjust search distance for nearby parks.
Favorites and Saved Lists:
- Responding to feedback, this feature has been redesigned for easier list creation and park saving. Add notes to any list, park, or place for better trip planning and memories.
Augmented Reality (AR):
- Try the new AR feature at select viewpoints in Joshua Tree and Acadia, part of our beta test to bring a new dimension to your visits. More parks will get AR experiences in the coming months.
Improved Navigation:
- We've made changes to give you more space for content and a consistent way to access park maps.
Additional Improvements:
- This build includes many bug fixes and UI enhancements for a smoother app experience.
We hope you enjoy these updates and look forward to your feedback. As always please leave an app review to tell us what you like and what you think could be better.
The National Parks App Team
Unified Search:
- "Find a Park" and "Search" are now one, with a new backend for faster, more accurate results. You can also adjust search distance for nearby parks.
Favorites and Saved Lists:
- Responding to feedback, this feature has been redesigned for easier list creation and park saving. Add notes to any list, park, or place for better trip planning and memories.
Augmented Reality (AR):
- Try the new AR feature at select viewpoints in Joshua Tree and Acadia, part of our beta test to bring a new dimension to your visits. More parks will get AR experiences in the coming months.
Improved Navigation:
- We've made changes to give you more space for content and a consistent way to access park maps.
Additional Improvements:
- This build includes many bug fixes and UI enhancements for a smoother app experience.
We hope you enjoy these updates and look forward to your feedback. As always please leave an app review to tell us what you like and what you think could be better.
The National Parks App Team
1.15
Mar 9, 2024
Added multimedia player to places, visitor centers and campgrounds.
Other stability fixes.
We value your feedback! Please leave a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
Other stability fixes.
We value your feedback! Please leave a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
1.14
Jan 28, 2024
New featured parks section and updated app home screen. Other stability improvements.
We value your feedback! Please leave a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
We value your feedback! Please leave a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
1.13
Dec 22, 2023
Multimedia content from parks will now appear. View and access audio descriptions for all places. Other stability improvements.
We value your feedback! Please leave a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
We value your feedback! Please leave a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
1.12
Nov 15, 2023
Improved navigation bar and other usability fixes.
We value your feedback! Please leave a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
We value your feedback! Please leave a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
1.11
Oct 28, 2023
This version includes the full iOS 17 compatible update - Updated libraries for Mapbox and other stability fixes.
We value your feedback! Please leave us a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
We value your feedback! Please leave us a review and let us know how we can improve the app.
1.10.1
Jun 28, 2023
Additional support for fees and passes data and other stability enhancements.
Please leave a review and tell us about features you would like to see in a future update.
Please leave a review and tell us about features you would like to see in a future update.
1.10
Jun 13, 2023
We've added a new Fees and Passes feature to give visitors a better understanding of costs and access. Other stability and feature improvements for a better experience.
Like our app? We'd appreciate a review. Have feedback? We'd love to hear from you.
Like our app? We'd appreciate a review. Have feedback? We'd love to hear from you.
1.9
May 31, 2023
Major update to the Mapbox SDK and many other performance enhancements.
1.8
Mar 28, 2023
This build includes major and minor stability improvements for a seamless user experience. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve our product. Please leave a review to share your thoughts and insights about the mobile app. Thank you!
1.7
Nov 3, 2022
• This build includes major and minor stability fixes, improved offline performance and a kiosk mode.
• Please leave a review and let us know about your experience using the mobile app. -Thank you
• Please leave a review and let us know about your experience using the mobile app. -Thank you
1.6
Oct 6, 2022
*We value your feedback - please leave a review to tell us how we're doing*
v1.6 Includes support for iOS 16 - VoiceOver accessibility fixes - Enhanced image viewer and other UI enhancements and stability fixes.
v1.6 Includes support for iOS 16 - VoiceOver accessibility fixes - Enhanced image viewer and other UI enhancements and stability fixes.
1.5
Aug 5, 2022
*We value your feedback - please leave a review to tell us how we're doing*
v1.5 contains continuous improvements including new audio description features, improved image handling to speed up the app and many other stability fixes.
v1.5 contains continuous improvements including new audio description features, improved image handling to speed up the app and many other stability fixes.
1.3
Apr 14, 2022
Stability enhancements and other minor improvements.
We value your feedback - please leave a review to tell us how we're doing.
We value your feedback - please leave a review to tell us how we're doing.
1.2.5
Feb 7, 2022
Minor updates and enhancements.
1.2.3
Nov 19, 2021
Bug fixes and minor UI updates
1.2.2
Oct 11, 2021
We've updated the app for iOS 15 to ensure compatibility with all devices
Other bug fixes and behind the scenes improvements
Other bug fixes and behind the scenes improvements
1.2.1
Oct 9, 2021
We've updated the app for iOS 15 to insure compatibility with all devices
Other bug fixes and behind the scenes improvements
Other bug fixes and behind the scenes improvements
1.2
Oct 8, 2021
We've updated the app for iOS 15 to insure compatibility with all devices
Other bug fixes and behind the scenes improvements
Other bug fixes and behind the scenes improvements
v1.1.2
Jun 10, 2021
Minor release updates and app optimizations, including for the offline download functionality of park content.
1.1
Mar 6, 2021
• Fixed an issue with the swipe-able on-boarding screens which caused them to reappear every time a user restarted the app. Now, you should only see these introductory screens the first time the app is opened on your device.
• Campgrounds were not appearing on the main map for each park. This has been corrected.
• Also squashed some bugs and made a few minor design tweaks.
• Campgrounds were not appearing on the main map for each park. This has been corrected.
• Also squashed some bugs and made a few minor design tweaks.
1.0
Feb 1, 2021
National Park Service FAQ
Click here to learn how to download National Park Service in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of National Park Service.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
National Park Service supports English
