Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server for Mastra AIGive Mastra AI instant access to 10 tools to Get Activity, Get Facility, Get Organization, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersMastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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The Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server for Mastra AI is a standout in the Government Public Data category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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Geminiimport { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"recreationgov-ridb": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "Recreation.gov (RIDB) Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with Recreation.gov (RIDB) " +
"using 10 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with Recreation.gov (RIDB)?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server
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.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool infrastructure. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
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.
The Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 10 Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools available for Mastra AI
When Mastra AI connects to Recreation.gov (RIDB) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning geospatial-data, campgrounds, public-lands, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
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
Connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Recreation.gov (RIDB) into Mastra AI. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install dependencies
npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openaiReplace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenRun the agent
agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.tsExplore tools
Why Use Mastra AI with the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with Recreation.gov (RIDB) through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add Recreation.gov (RIDB) without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
Recreation.gov (RIDB) + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query Recreation.gov (RIDB), process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed Recreation.gov (RIDB) as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query Recreation.gov (RIDB) on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools alongside other MCP servers
Example Prompts for Recreation.gov (RIDB) in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with Recreation.gov (RIDB) immediately.
"List all recreation facilities in Florida that support 'Hiking'."
"Show me the media and images for facility ID 233330."
"What are the supported recreation activities I can search for?"
Troubleshooting Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Mastra AI through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpRecreation.gov (RIDB) + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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