Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server with 10 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersAccess federal recreation data—find campgrounds, trails, and facilities across the US directly from your AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to Recreation.gov (RIDB) through a governed connection. 10 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server?
The Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to Recreation.gov (RIDB) via 10 tools. Access federal recreation data—find campgrounds, trails, and facilities across the US directly from your AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Ask your AI agent "List all recreation facilities in Florida that support 'Hiking'." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Recreation.gov (RIDB) 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 Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
Build your own MCP Server with our secure development framework →The Recreation.gov (RIDB) App Connector works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Use all 10 Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to Recreation.gov (RIDB) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Get activity on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific recreation activity
Get facility on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific recreation facility
Get organization on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific organization
Get recarea on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Get details for a specific recreation area
List activities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
g., Hiking, Camping). List supported recreation activities
List facilities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
) with optional filtering. Retrieve information about recreation facilities
List facility media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Retrieve media for a facility
List organizations on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
List federal agencies managing resources
List recarea media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Retrieve media for a recreation area
List recareas on Recreation.gov (RIDB)
List recreation areas
What the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server unlocks
Connect to the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) and explore thousands of federal recreation sites, campgrounds, and historic landmarks across the United States through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Facility Discovery — Search for campgrounds, visitor centers, and parks using keywords, states, or specific activities.
- Geospatial Search — Find recreation spots near specific coordinates using radial search parameters.
- Detailed Metadata — Fetch complete descriptions, operating hours, and management information for any facility or recreation area.
- Activity Mapping — List and filter by supported activities like hiking, fishing, or camping to find the perfect spot.
- Visual Exploration — Retrieve associated images and media for facilities and recreation areas to preview your destination.
- Agency Insights — Identify the federal organizations and agencies managing specific public lands.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your RIDB API Key
3. Start exploring the great outdoors from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Travelers & Campers — quickly find available facilities and check activity support without manual searching
- Developers & Researchers — access structured federal data for geographic or environmental analysis
- Outdoor Enthusiasts — discover new recreation areas and view site media directly within your workflow
Frequently asked questions about the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server
How can I find campgrounds in a specific state like Colorado?
You can use the list_facilities tool and provide 'CO' in the state parameter. You can also add a query like 'campground' to narrow down the results to camping facilities specifically.
Can I see photos of a specific recreation area before visiting?
Yes! Use the list_recarea_media tool with the specific recAreaId. It will return links to images and videos associated with that area in the RIDB database.
How do I find out which federal agency manages a park?
First, use get_facility or get_recarea to find the organization ID associated with the site. Then, use get_organization with that ID to see the full details of the managing agency.
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We built the connector to Recreation.gov (RIDB). Now put your agents to work. Fully governed.
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Every tool call, every token, every response. Logged and auditable. Data flows direct from Recreation.gov (RIDB) to your agent. Nothing is stored on our side. Ever.
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