Recreation.gov (RIDB) Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Find campgrounds, hiking trails, and national park facilities with ease.
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Why people use Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Recreation.gov (RIDB) for Stress-Free Federal Land Research
With this Connector, you can skip the manual labor entirely. Your agent can query the Recreation Information Database directly to pull specific site details, agency info, and even photos in a single conversation. You get the full picture of federal land use without ever leaving your chat window.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to federal recreation data without the manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding a specific camping spot
A user wants a campground in Florida that allows hiking.
- Real-world use case 02
Researching land management
A researcher needs to know which agencies manage specific areas.
- Real-world use case 03
Visualizing a trip
A traveler wants to see what a campsite looks like.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Recreation.gov (RIDB) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Recreation.gov (RIDB).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Recreation.gov (RIDB).
- 01 Capability
List recarea media
Pull media and images for a specific recreation area. Use this to get a visual sense of a larger recreation zone.
- 02 Capability
List recareas
List all recreation areas available in the database. This provides a broad overview of all recreation zones in the system.
- 03 Capability
Get activity
Get specific details about a recreation activity type. Use this to learn more about a particular outdoor sport or hobby.
- 04 Capability
Get facility
Pull complete information for a specific recreation facility. This gives you the full rundown on a site's features and rules.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Recreation.gov (RIDB).
- 05 Capability
Get organization
Find details about the federal organization managing a resource. Use this to see who oversees a specific park or forest.
- 06 Capability
Get recarea
Retrieve the specific details for a recreation area. This provides a deep dive into a larger geographic recreation zone.
- 07 Capability
List activities
List all supported activities like hiking or camping in the database. Use this to see what types of recreation are officially recognized.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Recreation.gov (RIDB).
- 08 Capability
List facilities
Retrieve a list of recreation facilities with optional filters. This helps you find specific types of sites across a region.
- 09 Capability
List facility media
Get photos and media for a specific facility. Use this to see what a destination actually looks like before you go.
- 10 Capability
List organizations
List the federal agencies that manage public resources. This helps identify which government bodies control different lands.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Recreation.gov (RIDB) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Recreation.gov (RIDB) from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rHxROOiqEooq7g22bs58a61vpzDKF787m9BYjwzm/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Recreation.gov (RIDB), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Recreation.gov (RIDB) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rHxROOiqEooq7g22bs58a61vpzDKF787m9BYjwzm/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Recreation.gov (RIDB) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Recreation.gov (RIDB) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recreationgov-ridb": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rHxROOiqEooq7g22bs58a61vpzDKF787m9BYjwzm/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Recreation.gov (RIDB), help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recreationgov-ridb": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rHxROOiqEooq7g22bs58a61vpzDKF787m9BYjwzm/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Ask Copilot: "Using Recreation.gov (RIDB), help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recreationgov-ridb": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rHxROOiqEooq7g22bs58a61vpzDKF787m9BYjwzm/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Recreation.gov (RIDB), help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recreationgov-ridb": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rHxROOiqEooq7g22bs58a61vpzDKF787m9BYjwzm/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Ask Cline: "Using Recreation.gov (RIDB), help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add recreationgov-ridb --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_rHxROOiqEooq7g22bs58a61vpzDKF787m9BYjwzm/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Ask Claude: "Using Recreation.gov (RIDB), show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Recreation.gov (RIDB) can move forward.
This is for the outdoor enthusiast who hates manual research, the travel planner coordinating group trips, and the researcher needing structured public land data.
Travel Planner
Coordinates multi-day camping trips by finding specific amenities and locations in seconds.
Outdoor Researcher
Pulls structured data on federal land usage for environmental or geographic studies.
Campground Scout
Quickly compares facility types and media to pick the best spot for a weekend getaway.
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Before you connect
Questions about Recreation.gov (RIDB).
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP find specific camping spots?
Yes, it can find campgrounds and other recreation facilities across all federal lands. You can filter these by location, activity type, and specific amenities.
Does the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP show photos of the parks?
It does. You can ask your agent to pull media and images for specific facilities or recreation areas to see what they look like before you visit.
Can I use the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP to find hiking trails near me?
Yes, you can perform a radial search to find recreation spots near your specific coordinates. It's a great way to find nearby hiking or outdoor spots on the fly.
Is the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP good for research on public lands?
It's excellent for research. It provides structured data on federal land use, including agency oversight, facility descriptions, and activity types.
How does the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP help with trip planning?
It helps by consolidating data from multiple federal agencies into one place. You can quickly compare sites, check hours, and see photos without opening dozens of tabs.
Can the Recreation.gov (RIDB) MCP filter by specific activities like fishing?
Yes, it can filter the database for facilities that specifically support activities like fishing, camping, hiking, or boating.
How can I find campgrounds in a specific state like Colorado?
You can use the list_facilities capability 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 capability 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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