National Forest Explorer Android

National Forest Explorer

Download the official USFS app to gain access to offline forest info on the go!
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Features & Capabilities

The National Forest Explorer is the official mobile app portal developed by the U.S. Forest Service, providing an engaging way to discover and explore America's diverse National Forests and Grasslands. With new forest apps added weekly, users can download individual forests to access offline GPS maps, natural and cultural information, audio tours, and key visitor details right from their device.

Designed by forest rangers and interpretive staff, this app is perfect for planning your next outdoor adventure or enjoying an armchair tour from home. Stay informed with real-time alerts on events and closures via push notifications, connect easily with Visitor Centers and Ranger Stations, and contribute feedback via surveys. The app is continually updated to expand coverage and enhance your National Forest experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping
By:
STQRY Apps
Downloads:
33,323 58
Rating:
3.52
(113) 1 new ratings
Version:
9.0.273-prod Last updated: 2024-10-29
Version code:
1709000273
Creation date:
2017-02-16
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS High risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION High risk
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Size:
78.57MB
Email:
in*****@toursphere.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-07
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 343,551 ▼ 1,052

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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
STQRY Apps
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toursphere.usfs
Email:
in*****@toursphere.com
Website:
http://www.oncell.com

User Reviews

Users find National Forest Explorer informative and useful for offline travel, with helpful maps and audio tours. However, multiple reviews note frequent crashes, limited forest coverage, UI and map display issues, and lack of in-app feedback options, indicating the app needs improvements in stability and content breadth.
Pros
  • App provides useful offline information during travel to national forests.
  • Contains maps and a self-guided tour feature that users find helpful.
  • Easy to use and informative with answers to common questions about the forests.
  • Includes audio tours and detailed information for certain forests.
  • App provides valuable details and encourages exploration of national forests.
Cons
  • App crashes frequently and has stability issues.
  • Limited coverage, missing many national forests like Sumter and others.
  • Maps do not resize properly and sometimes require workarounds to view.
  • User interface issues such as poor screen fit and design inconsistencies.
  • Some content links lead to non-mobile optimized web pages.
  • No option to provide feedback directly within the app.
Recent reviews
Used this traveling to El Yunque and had some great info and offline availability
by Sa*****, 2025-01-22
This app is worthless. Another prime example of wasteful spending on the part of USDA/USFS, one of the worst run organizations in the United States.
by Hi*****, 2024-12-20
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