Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 10 tools to Get Activity, Get Facility, Get Organization, and more

Name: Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recreationgov-ridb": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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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.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

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 Windsurf 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 Windsurf

When Windsurf 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.

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Get activity on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Get details for a specific recreation activity

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Get facility on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Get details for a specific recreation facility

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Get organization on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Get details for a specific organization

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Get recarea on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Get details for a specific recreation area

list

List activities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

g., Hiking, Camping). List supported recreation activities

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List facilities on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

) with optional filtering. Retrieve information about recreation facilities

list

List facility media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Retrieve media for a facility

list

List organizations on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

List federal agencies managing resources

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List recarea media on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Retrieve media for a recreation area

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List recareas on Recreation.gov (RIDB)

List recreation areas

Connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Recreation.gov (RIDB) into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using Recreation.gov (RIDB), help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Recreation.gov (RIDB) through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

Recreation.gov (RIDB) + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Recreation.gov (RIDB) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from Recreation.gov (RIDB) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine Recreation.gov (RIDB) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for Recreation.gov (RIDB) in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf 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 Windsurf

Common issues when connecting Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

Recreation.gov (RIDB) + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.