National Park Service MCP Server
Access authoritative data about U.S. National Parks via NPS — track alerts, parks, and events directly from your AI agent.
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What is the National Park Service MCP Server?
The National Park Service MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to National Park Service via 10 tools. Access authoritative data about U.S. National Parks via NPS — track alerts, parks, and events directly from your AI agent. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate National Park Service
Ask your AI agent "List all national parks in California." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real National Park Service data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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National Park Service MCP Server capabilities
10 toolsList park alerts and closures
List park articles
List park campgrounds
List scheduled park events
List park lesson plans
List official news releases
Can filter by park code or state. List U.S. National Parks
List significant park places
List park visitor centers
List park streaming webcams
What the National Park Service MCP Server unlocks
Connect to the National Park Service (NPS) API through your AI agent and explore authoritative information about U.S. National Parks using natural conversation.
What you can do
- Park Discovery — List parks by state or specific park code to get descriptions, hours, and location info.
- Real-time Alerts — Stay informed with up-to-date safety alerts, closures, and important notices for any park.
- Camping & Facilities — Access detailed data on campgrounds and available facilities across the park system.
- Event Tracking — Find upcoming scheduled activities and events happening in the parks.
- Educational Resources — Retrieve articles, lesson plans, and news releases for academic or personal interest.
- Live Webcams — Get metadata and links for live streaming cameras to see park conditions in real-time.
- Visitor Centers & Places — Locate visitor centers and significant points of interest within the parks.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your NPS API Key (get one for free at nps.gov/subjects/developer)
3. Start exploring U.S. National Parks from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Travelers & Hikers — quickly check for alerts or campground availability while planning your next trip.
- Nature Enthusiasts — discover events and view live webcams from your favorite parks.
- Educators & Students — retrieve authoritative metadata and lesson plans for research or curriculum development.
Frequently asked questions about the National Park Service MCP Server
Is the NPS API Key free?
Yes! You can sign up for a free API key at nps.gov/subjects/developer by providing your name and email. The key is typically issued instantly.
How can I find the correct 'Park Code'?
You can find park codes by using the list_parks tool or by looking at the URL of a park on nps.gov (e.g., nps.gov/yose/ has the code 'yose').
What kind of alerts are provided?
The list_alerts tool provides information on park closures, safety warnings (like weather or fire conditions), and general notices about road work or facility changes.
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