National Forest Explorer

Name: National Forest Explorer
Rating: 4.5 (734 reviews)
Author: Toby Bloom

By: Toby Bloom App

USFS Forests & Grasslands

Overview

Version:

9.0.273

Last updated: 2024-10-29

Features & Capabilities

This official app is a portal for exploring the diverse lands and heritage sites managed by the U.S. Forest Service. It helps you discover forests near you and explore each destination's points of interest, with offline maps, natural and historic information, and educational audio tours.

Plan your itinerary with easy access to trails, maps, and recreational opportunities. Each forest destination can be downloaded individually, and you will receive push notifications for closures and events. Connect with Visitor Centers and Ranger Stations with one-tap calling, and share feedback or report concerns via surveys. Developed by the forest unit's rangers and interpretive staff, this app adds more forests over time to support your next forest adventure.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Education

By:

Toby Bloom

Rating:

4.50

(734)

Version:

9.0.273 Last updated: 2024-10-29

Version code:

870057082

Creation date:

2017-02-20

Compatible devices:

Size:

108.90MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 62,846 ▼ 53

Other rankings

#46 in dark forest keyword 7 ▲ 11

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Toby Bloom

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/national-forest-explorer/id1207062438

Website:

https://www.fs.fed.us/

User Reviews

Most reviews are negative due to unreliable offline maps, missing forest data, and confusing navigation. While a few users find the app informative and easy to use when functioning, the majority report that maps don’t load, downloaded content is useless, and the branding claims of being an official USFS app are misleading. Frequent updates seem to worsen usability. Overall, content is incomplete, and support/navigation is lacking, with only occasional praise for informative content when it works.

Pros

Informative content when it loads and easy to use.
User-friendly interface.
Some reviewers praise nice maps and overall informational value.

Cons

Offline maps downloaded to device are not usable or lack data; maps do not load.
Forest data is missing for many forests; information is incomplete or outdated.
Branding claims about being the official USFS app are misleading or false.
Lack of help, instructions, or clear navigation; difficult to use or learn.
App behavior is unstable after updates and on certain devices (e.g., portrait-only on iPad).

Recent reviews

Why is this fake app allowed? Just uses mapbox to show you a map with trails and most points of interest not labeled. Just use Google Maps and you’ll be far better off.

by Sl*****, 2026-06-30

The app just lists out the different forests and links to more information on their website. If you’re looking for maps with campgrounds and trailheads, download their new National Forests and Grasslands app instead.