Parks and Rec Locator

Fill your canteen, lace up your Timberlands, and grab a can of bear mace because the Parks and Rec Locator is taking you camping. Whether you’re a hiker, hunter, climber, spelunker, or just another city slicker looking to rough it in the great outdoors, this app will show you the way to every federal nature reserve from the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream waters.

Not the Davy Crockett type? Not a problem. Leave the bear mace at home and check out nearby national monuments, museums, and historic properties. With over 5,000 total locations mapped across the country - each with its own detailed description and photo - the Parks and Rec Locator is hands down the most complete database of federally-designated land on iTunes. Toggle between National Parks, National Historic and Nature Areas, National Recreation Sites, and National Parks Lodging until you’re all toggled out and ready to hit the road to your destination.

The Parks and Rec Locator database is constantly improving thanks to you. While the app comes pre-programmed with enough listings to satisfy the most hardcore of naturalists, users are encouraged to submit reviews, background info, and photos directly from their mobile device. Just hit “Update or correct information” or “Submit a photo” and follow the directions; your submission will be reviewed for accuracy and added within 48 hours. You can also add locations by going to www.mapmuse.com.

Source of data: Recreation.gov