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Before the signal fades

Download a selected map area and know exactly what you are taking with you.

Parkspan 0.6.0-beta · Reviewed September 21, 2026
Giant sequoia trees in Yosemite's Mariposa Grove
  1. 01

    Choose the place or trip

    Open a park's download action, or choose Download trip from a trip. Where possible, choose a published visitor access location first so the area is centered on the right point.

  2. 02

    Set the area

    Choose 5, 15 or 30 km. Review the download information and Wi-Fi / unmetered only setting, then choose Download selected areas. Downloads include light and dark map styles.

  3. 03

    Let the download finish

    Keep Parkspan open. Leaving the app pauses downloads; return to Offline maps to resume. Wait until the area is labeled Ready, and check it before departing.

  4. 04

    Manage your space

    Open Settings → Offline maps to review stored areas and remove ones you no longer need. Removing a downloaded map keeps your passes, trips, saved places and visits.

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