Don't get lost - navigate with your phone! The Avenza Maps® app uses GPS location tracking so you can stay found, even off the grid. Download the app and a free GeoPDF map from the Avenza Map Store at home, and you'll be able to navigate in the woods without needing Internet or cell service.
Before you hit the trail:
1. Get the app
Your smartphone does not have a GeoPDF viewer on it by default. Download the Avenza Maps app to your smartphone or tablet. It's compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
Scan to download the Avenza app with your mobile device.
2. Get maps
Once you have the Avenza app on your mobile device, open the Avenza Map Store. To download our free maps, search "MNDNR" plus the name of the place you want to go.
The Avenza Store has free DNR GeoPDF maps for:
Hunter walking trails
Off-highway vehicle trails
Snowmobile trails
Twin Cities area public water accesses (boat landings)
State forests
State parks and recreation areas
State trails
State water trails
3. Get going
Now it's time to start your adventure! You can locate yourself on the map, even while offline. Add photos, record your GPS tracks, measure distance - you can do lots of things with a GeoPDF. Getting lost shouldn't be one of them.
Need help?
Already have a different geospatial map viewer on your device? No problem! Download mobile maps from the DNR website to use in your preferred app. If you are using Avenza, we recommend you download the maps from their Store.
If you find a problem with a MN DNR map please let us know by contacting the DNR Information Center. If you need help using the Avenza app, please contact Avenza - they have some good online resources and a help forum.