US Public Lands

Name: US Public Lands
Rating: 4.5 (745 reviews)
Author: Two Steps Beyond

by Two Steps Beyond

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 28 Jul 2026

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At a glance: $3.99

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Price: $3.99

Last verified 28 Jul 2026

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4.5 745 ratings · App Store

4/5Nearly Useful
Wanted an app like this. It's close. The color overlay is ok except green areas because the default map color is green. Must squint and guess. Should let you tap to get management info about a the location. Maybe change default map color or allow configuration of overlay/map colors. Yes, you can choose "basic map" with white default color to help, but lose roads and whatnot. You can zoom in but some areas have fuzzy, gradient borders. Shouldn't the GIS data be very clear about boundaries?

stupiduniquenamereq · 28 Jul 2026
2/5A tad more useful
I am upping my review to 2 stars mainly due to fact that if you are in the boonies, at least you would click the 'basic' map and 'locate' and you may know if you are trespassing or not. The good: - it keeps you 'legal' as much as possible; if in doubt, better backtrack thou - low cost for doing above Still bad: - I think it uses Apple maps which is inferior to Google in showing all the tiny roads (off roads - even though I found many Google tiny roads that were gone when checking them on location but still showing on maps - not this app problem to fix). - you need to download google offline maps, then toggle between this app and google maps to navigate the maze of off roads when off grid - still misses large areas that are accessible to public but again, not big deal since there are so many public lands in western states Ideally when in the boonies and no coverage, satellite view is critical if you want to change locations if one proves inaccessible. Being able to download ahead of time the sat view and terrain view from google then lay over the ownership map, would make this app worth a lot. I would pay easily 50$ for one stop shop. Other apps that do that are pricey and require subscription etc. Again, great idea, I hope the developers improve it.

klein78 · 28 Jul 2026
5/5Brilliant app!
The info you get from the government sites on where exactly blm starts or even where blm land is located is very hard to pinpoint. This app allows you to search by name and while not accurate to exact boundaries is more accurate than the blm website. The maps there are very hard to read while this one is overlaid on actual maps so you can figure out directions and get where you want to go. I like that it also covers other government land for you to stay on. This app is a must have if you love camping off the beaten track.

BaadB · 28 Jul 2026
5/5It does what it says it does
My husband and I love 4-wheeling out to the middle of nowhere and staying a few days. Many times we’ve wondered if we were on BLM land or not. Now we know. I love that it shows your gps location on the map in conjunction with the colored map overlays. (Although I don’t believe it shows the coordinates.) If you’re looking for a basic app that shows if you’re on public land or not, then this is the app for you. If you need something that shows campgrounds and has all the frills, then look elsewhere.

pgib9981 · 28 Jul 2026
3/5Maps not vey accurate
I purchased this app to help me find legal shooting locations on national forest land. Unfortunately, the detail and accuracy of the maps are not good enough for me to rely upon. I live next to national forest land, but the app shows that my house and all the homes around me are on national forest land, which they are not. Hopefully over time the maps will get better. Nevertheless, the app is well done. I just think it needs a better database to draw upon. I would like to see the national forest system put out more detailed information for app developers to draw upon.

MB Tucson · 28 Jul 2026

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2014.4
2015.2
This is a quick update to fully support iOS 8 and the higher resolution screens on the iPhone 6 and 6+. Every update resets the App Store app reviews, so please be sure to leave a new review after you upgrade. Thank you everyone for the incredible reception 'US Public Lands' has received!
2019.7
This is the first update to US Public Lands in over four years, and the changes are huge! + Much more detailed & updated maps! (Read below for an explanation) + Full support for all the latest devices and screen sizes, including the iPhone X and iPad Pro. + Support for iPad split-screen multi-tasking. You can now use our app ‘Coverage?’ and US Public Lands to scout out remote boondocking spots and potential cellular coverage simultaneously! The original version of US Public Lands was based on the National Atlas of the United States of America, but this public domain data set was shortly thereafter discontinued and was no longer being updated. The new app has migrated to instead rely on the completely new Protected Area Database (PAD-US 2.0) of the U.S. Geological Survey for the public domain raw map data that we’ve been able to convert to create this interactive overlayable mapping & navigation tool. The PAD-US database is an active and evolving project - which means that we’ll be able to more frequently update this app with future enhancements and improvements. Please note, the USGS PAD-US database contains the “most up-to-date aggregation of Federal lands and waters” available, but this database is still evolving and some locations may not be listed and others may not have precisely accurate boundaries. We’ve in particular noticed some military bases that were charted in the old National Atlas which have not yet been added to the new database, and there are a few other minor omissions too. But overall the detail available in the new maps is VASTLY improved over the old. So while the original data set could be counted on to be no more accurate than 1-square mile of resolution, the data in the new release will vary in resolution across the nation (often much higher, but not always). But even with the more detailed maps: always remember, there may be private unmapped inholdings within any public lands - so always pay attention to local signage, indications, and information. Do not solely rely on this app for determining if you are on public or private land.
2021.5
New to US Public Lands this year - we have greatly improved the ability to place and manage your own custom pins on the map! Now you can add pins by using the search tool, by entering GPS coordinates, or by pressing and holding to drop a pin on the map. And the new pin manager lets you edit and name pins, and select which ones that you want to see displayed. Also new - if you also own our app ‘Coverage?’ which tracks cellular coverage maps, your pin collection is shared automatically between US Public Lands and ‘Coverage?’ - making it easier than ever to scout ahead. The Public Lands database powering the maps has also been updated with all the latest information from the U.S. Geological Survey. REMINDER: Even with the more detailed maps we rolled out in 2019, always remember, there may be private unmapped inholdings within any public lands - so always pay attention to local signage, indications, and information. Do not solely rely on this app for determining if you are on public or private land.
2022.11
Updated the maps to reflect the latest PAD US map release.Removed some older notification dialogs.
2024.7
Updated map data to current PAD-US version (4.0).
2026.3 · 1 Apr 2026
Updated maps to PADUS 4.1 Added ability to backup and restore pins. Added export feature so that pins can be imported into mapping software.

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BLM Public Lands Map Guide USA — Same category + similar ratings
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