Top States Without Cell Service

We’re more connected than ever.
And more burned out because of it.

More than half of Americans say they spend too much time on their phones, according to Pew Research Center. Notifications, emails, group chats, and alerts bombard us. The noise is relentless, and it follows you everywhere. Everywhere, that is, except 674 million acres of American land and water where cell signal simply doesn’t reach.

The onX Escape Index is the country’s first analysis of off-grid recreation opportunity. By analyzing our GIS data and carrier-reported FCC coverage, onX ranked each U.S. state and mapped the places where cell service doesn’t exist at all—where trails, peaks, rivers, and campsites are waiting to help you disconnect from the digital world and immerse in the natural one.

Top 10 States to UNPLUG

The Escape Index Ranking

We scored each state based on its percentage of offline acres, how contiguous those offline zones are, how far that land is from the nearest city, and the trails, peaks, water, and campgrounds waiting inside it.

To reveal each state’s score and ranking, click on each state on the interactive map below. Or head to the drop down menu below the map.

1

Alaska

Home to more offline acres than the other 49 states combined.

356 million acres with zero cell service.

2

Idaho

A signal-free hiking and mountain biking playground.

11,026 trails with 14,219 miles built for boots and bikes, with zero bars.

3

Montana

The most offline acres in the lower 48.

34 million acres of big sky and little digital distraction.

4

MAINE

The most off-grid state east of the Mississippi River.

44% of the state is offline, including 2,212 signal-free places to swim and fish.

5

WYOMING

Some of the best solitude in the lower 48.

The least populous state is also home to a contiguous 7.7M acre zone with zero bars. Interruptions are unlikely.

6

NEVADA

Public land paradise, zero signal required.

Roughly 80% of the state is public land, and more than a third of Nevada has no signal. Adventure abounds.

7

CALIFORNIA

A peak bagger’s offline basecamp.

California leads the nation with 104,718 miles of off-grid trails and 4,735 signal-free peaks.

8

OREGON

The off-grid, off-roading destination.

Home to 90,772 motorized trails for untethered overlanding, dirt biking, ATVs, and more.

9

WASHINGTON

The full offline adventure package.

The Evergreen State has something for everyone, touting 5,290 offline water bodies, peaks, and campgrounds.

10

UTAH

National park adventure, no notifications.

All five of Utah’s national parks offer pockets of signal-free immersion.

11

WEST VIRGINIA

Honorable Mention: The Mountain State goes quiet.

34% of West Virginia has no signal, second only to Maine in the East.

Where Cell Signal Disappears

Zoom in on the interactive map below to explore the places in America without cell signal, and discover trails, peaks, water bodies, and campgrounds for your next offline adventure. Click on each state to see its Escape Index score and final ranking, or check out the drop down menu below for a full list of all 50 states.

See the Ranking of All 50 States in the Escape Index:

Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Maine
Wyoming
Nevada
California
Oregon
Washington
Utah
West Virginia
Arizona
Colorado
New Mexico
Kentucky
Virginia
Michigan
Tennessee
Vermont
Hawaii
Texas
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Florida
Mississippi
Georgia
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Louisiana
South Carolina
Arkansas
Connecticut
South Dakota
Ohio
Iowa
Indiana
New Jersey
Maryland
North Dakota
Kansas
Massachusetts
Illinois
Rhode Island
Delaware

Offline areas are places with no cell service from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at the same time. Coverage is based on carrier-reported FCC data; where no coverage data exists, we treat the area as having no service. The data was built on onX’s H3 hex grid at roughly 26-acre resolution, then generalized to roughly 1,260-acre hexes (H3 resolution 7). Both offline areas and offline peaks, water bodies, and campgrounds are generalized at this level, and trails are counted when they intersect an offline hex. Actual on-the-ground coverage may vary. Data current as of June 2026.

National Escape by the Numbers

674M Offline Acres

More than a quarter of America has zero bars, an area nearly four times the size of Texas.

715K Miles of Motorized Trails

That’s nearly 29 laps around the Earth’s equator.

145K Miles of Hiking and Biking Trails

The equivalent of hiking the Appalachian Trail 66 times, end to end.

4,303 Campgrounds

A new place to spend the night every night for nearly 12 years.

38,861 Mountain Peaks to Climb

A new summit every day for more than 100 years.

79,835 Water Bodies to Swim and Fish

A new place to swim or fish every weekend for the next 1,500 years.

In a Dead Zone, Preparedness Isn’t Optional

Escaping the digital world requires preparation. A minor issue in cell range can become a major issue when there’s no one to answer your call. Detailed preparedness can save the day. Here are a few tips and tricks when you’re venturing out to escape:

Know Before You Go

Research regulations and access information for your destination. Check fire restrictions, and anticipate seasonal challenges like flooding, snowpack, and muddy conditions.

Sharpen Your Navigation

Plan your route, download Offline Maps, and make a Plan B. Tell someone your plans and when they can expect that you’ll check back in.

Bring the Backup Gear

A medical kit, clothing layers, and extra snacks and water are worth their weight in peace of mind if the unexpected hits.

Leave It as You Found it

Pack out everything you pack in. Stick to established trails. Camp on durable surfaces. Whether it’s a two-week trip or a long day out, stewardship is essential.

Be a Voice for Access

Public land access isn’t guaranteed. Advocate for the places you love to escape to.

Disconnecting from the digital world only works if the natural one is still there to welcome you. The places in this index exist because people have cared for them and left them better than they found them.

Our Maps Begin Where Cell Service Ends

Here’s the irony: getting truly offline takes a little digital preparation first. So when the signal drops, you’re not lost. You’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

Offline Maps

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onX SOS

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Cell Coverage Layer

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