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Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server

Bring Geospatial Data
to LlamaIndex

Learn how to connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) to LlamaIndex 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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Get ActivityGet FacilityGet OrganizationGet RecareaList ActivitiesList FacilitiesList Facility MediaList OrganizationsList Recarea MediaList Recareas

Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

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Recreation.gov (RIDB)

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

  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

Built-in capabilities (10)

get_activity

Get details for a specific recreation activity

get_facility

Get details for a specific recreation facility

get_organization

Get details for a specific organization

get_recarea

Get details for a specific recreation area

list_activities

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

list_facilities

) with optional filtering. Retrieve information about recreation facilities

list_facility_media

Retrieve media for a facility

list_organizations

List federal agencies managing resources

list_recarea_media

Retrieve media for a recreation area

list_recareas

List recreation areas

Why LlamaIndex?

LlamaIndex agents combine Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers. Connect 10 tools through Vinkius and query live data alongside vector stores and SQL databases in a single turn. ideal for hybrid search, data enrichment, and analytical workflows.

  • Data-first architecture: LlamaIndex agents combine Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool responses with indexed documents for comprehensive, grounded answers

  • Query pipeline framework lets you chain Recreation.gov (RIDB) tool calls with transformations, filters, and re-rankers in a typed pipeline

  • Multi-source reasoning: agents can query Recreation.gov (RIDB), a vector store, and a SQL database in a single turn and synthesize results

  • Observability integrations show exactly what Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools were called, what data was returned, and how it influenced the final answer

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Recreation.gov (RIDB) in LlamaIndex

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High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play
Why Vinkius

Recreation.gov (RIDB) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Recreation.gov (RIDB) to LlamaIndex 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.

4,000+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
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Raw MCP
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Server catalogFind and host yourself4,000+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Recreation.gov (RIDB) in LlamaIndex

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 LlamaIndex 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.

Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* 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

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures Recreation.gov (RIDB) for LlamaIndex

Every tool call from LlamaIndex to the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

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.

02

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.

03

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.

04

How does LlamaIndex connect to MCP servers?

Use the MCP client adapter to create a connection. LlamaIndex discovers all tools and wraps them as query engine tools compatible with any LlamaIndex agent.

05

Can I combine MCP tools with vector stores?

Yes. LlamaIndex agents can query Recreation.gov (RIDB) tools and vector store indexes in the same turn, combining real-time and embedded data for grounded responses.

06

Does LlamaIndex support async MCP calls?

Yes. LlamaIndex's async agent framework supports concurrent MCP tool calls for high-throughput data processing pipelines.

07

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Install: pip install llama-index-tools-mcp

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