Bring Geospatial Data
to Google ADK
Learn how to connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Google ADK and start using 10 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the 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.
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
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your RIDB API Key
- 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
Built-in capabilities (10)
Get details for a specific recreation activity
Get details for a specific recreation facility
Get details for a specific organization
Get details for a specific recreation area
g., Hiking, Camping). List supported recreation activities
) with optional filtering. Retrieve information about recreation facilities
Retrieve media for a facility
List federal agencies managing resources
Retrieve media for a recreation area
List recreation areas
Why Google ADK?
Google ADK natively supports Recreation.gov (RIDB) as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 10 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
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Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
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Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
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Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
Recreation.gov (RIDB) in Google ADK
Recreation.gov (RIDB) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) to Google ADK through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Recreation.gov (RIDB) in Google ADK
The Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 10 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Google ADK only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Recreation.gov (RIDB) for Google ADK
Every tool call from Google ADK to the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Import the MCP toolset class and pass the server URL. ADK discovers and registers all tools automatically, making them available to your agent's tool-use loop.
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Declare multiple MCP tool providers in your agent configuration. ADK merges all tool schemas and the agent can call tools from any server in a single turn.
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro models both support function calling required for MCP tools. Flash is recommended for latency-sensitive use cases, Pro for complex reasoning.
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