National Forest Explorer

Name: National Forest Explorer
Rating: 4.57789 (597 reviews)

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National Forest Explorer

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User Reviews for National Forest Explorer

Had potential to be great, but false advertising

I was really looking forward to using this app. The forest service has a great interactive map feature on their websites with trailhead, campground and other recreation information...I sort of thought this would be an improved, mobile version of that...the description promised off-line maps and trip planning options, I found none of that. The overall forest map is inaccurate and incomplete. When you do download a specific forest, the interface is super basic and pretty much offers nothing except a link to the NFS website for that area, which is then not mobile viewer friendly... not worth downloading

BZN_KT, Aug 21, 2020

Oncell is great!

A very helpful and precise app! My family enjoys all our trips better because of Oncell. I love taking vacations, but now they are even better! I have someone to guide me through my destination. Thanks Oncell!

Christina LeCour, Mar 28, 2018

Doesn’t Work 😖

This app has NEVER worked on my iPhone 12. Every time I open it, it asks to download new content. It doesn’t matter whether I agree to or not. I can call up a list of national forests, but that’s where the information ends. It tick a forest name — nothing happens. I have tried for months to use this app. I gave up and deleted it.

HillSlug98238, Sep 16, 2021

Bill

I really appreciate having our National Parks to enjoy and the beauty of them .I have been fortunate enough to visit quite a few of them in my life . Thanks for this opportunity Hobblehorse

Hobblehorse, Oct 24, 2020

Cumbersome app

If you choose a forest from the list of forest, it basically downloads a whole new app, and it can be difficult to get back to the main app menu. If you choose a forest from the map, it may end up spinning and spinning while not letting you cancel and look at something else.

MarkinTex, Jun 17, 2023

Love the forest

Adventure awaits ,enjoy the beautiful places our country offers. My wife and I have seen many national forest,as we have been afforded time in our lives. Now we boondock and plan revisiting.

Poetinmypocket, Mar 17, 2022

Unfulfilled potential

I downloaded this app hoping it would be similar to the excellent NPS app. It looks like after getting off to a good start in 2019, support for this app has stalled. Information for my local national forest (San Bernardino) is hopelessly out of date and does not match current information on the San Bernardino National Forest website (which appears to be current and correct). I am currently camping in a campground (Serrano) that this app says is “temporarily closed.” I sent feed back to the developer a few weeks ago and never heard back.

RowlandPhysics, Jun 08, 2021

Review

I’ve camped in USFS campgrounds for over 50 years in many states in all kinds of campers and tents. I’ve never had a bad experience. I’ve also rented a lookout tower and had a very memorable experience with my children who now have kids of their own. I wish the Forest Service was better funded. They could do an even better job. Theoleman

Theoleman, Feb 17, 2022

Map View Locator

Nice to have a compact on-the-go guide to locating Nat’l Forest lands. Alphabetical or map view makes easy to find w/o draining battery with “location” usage in app. Only way to make better is if NPS & NF could partner up on ONE consolidated app to locate all lands to access with annual/senior pass.

tikiriwa, Jul 11, 2021

Many missing forests

If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of USFS forests, this is not it. Many are not to be found at all. When you do find one you must download a large data file for that particular forest. The information is then comprehensive, but downloading such data in remote locations is not usually available. So you must do all of your planning and investigation before leaving home or when in a good WiFi environment.

TomH29, Jan 05, 2020

Description

This official app is a portal for exploring the diverse lands and heritage sites managed by the U.S. Forest Service. A powerful exploration tool, this app allows you to discover forests near you and can help you explore each destination's points of interest.

Use this app for easy access to forest facts, natural, cultural, and historic information, offline and GPS maps, recreational opportunities, and other essential visitor information to enjoy our National Forests and Grasslands. The perfect companion for your next forest adventure or armchair travels, each app was developed by the forest unit’s rangers and interpretive staff and features a variety of content, including educational audio tours and natural and historic imagery. Plan your itinerary of things to see and do with easy access to information regarding recreational opportunities, trails, maps, and visitor centers. Each forest destination can be downloaded individually from the portal, allowing you to stay up to date with your favorite destinations through push notifications alerts for closures and events. Connect with Visitor Centers and Ranger Stations using one-tap calling and submit valuable feedback or report concerns with surveys. OnCell has worked closely with each forest as the official provider of their mobile apps. You can expect additional forests to be added to this app over time, as the U.S. Forest Service continues it's commitment to provide exciting and relevant visitor information in easy to access formats.