United States Forest Service launches new recreation mobile app for iPhone, Android devices | News
United States Forest Service launches new recreation mobile app for iPhone, Android devices | News
Publish Date: 2026-06-02 18:07:00
Source Domain: www.actionnewsnow.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of efforts to kick off the Great Outdoors Month, the United States Forest Service has launched a new mobile app that will help visitors plan their summer trips to various recreation sites across the National Forest System.
The National Forests and Grasslands app is now available for download on iOS and Android devices.
The app provides the most complete and accurate collection of Forest Service recreation sites that has ever been made available to the public. It includes important planning tools like critical safety alerts, closures and amenity details.
“Due to the sheer size and remote nature of our 165,000 miles of trails and more than 30,000 recreation sites, we know that mobile service can be limited once you reach your destination,” said United States Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. “We encourage everyone to download the National Forests and Grasslands app – your own pocket-sized Forest Service guide – to check trail conditions, download offline maps, and view safety alerts before your trip.”
Users can design their own adventure by identifying and favoriting recreation activities on national forest lands within a selected radius.
Visitors can search for opportunities such as hunting and fishing, water activities like canoeing or rafting, bike or equestrian-friendly trails and campsites based on available amenities.
Downloading maps ahead of time allows users to access their location even in remote areas. Optional map layers, including fire information and National Weather Service alerts, can be toggled on by the user to provide a complete picture of the environment at your destination.
The United States Forest Service says that this new app will retire nearly 30 similar, outdated agency apps.
Officials say this will improve overall visitor safety, access and consistent information for the…
