National Parks MCP Server

MCP Server for the National Park Service (NPS) API, providing real-time information about U.S. National Parks, including park details, alerts, and activities.

Tools

1. findParks
- Search for national parks based on various criteria
- Inputs:
- stateCode (optional string): Filter parks by state code (e.g., "CA" for California). Multiple states can be comma-separated (e.g., "CA,OR,WA")
- q (optional string): Search term to filter parks by name or description
- limit (optional number): Maximum number of parks to return (default: 10, max: 50)
- start (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
- activities (optional string): Filter by available activities (e.g., "hiking,camping")
- Returns: Matching parks with detailed information

2. getParkDetails
- Get comprehensive information about a specific national park
- Inputs:
- parkCode (string): The park code of the national park (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite, "grca" for Grand Canyon)
- Returns: Detailed park information including descriptions, hours, fees, contacts, and activities

3. getAlerts
- Get current alerts for national parks including closures, hazards, and important information
- Inputs:
- parkCode (optional string): Filter alerts by park code (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite). Multiple parks can be comma-separated (e.g., "yose,grca")
- limit (optional number): Maximum number of alerts to return (default: 10, max: 50)
- start (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
- q (optional string): Search term to filter alerts by title or description
- Returns: Current alerts organized by park

4. getVisitorCenters
- Get information about visitor centers and their operating hours
- Inputs:
- parkCode (optional string): Filter visitor centers by park code (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite). Multiple parks can be comma-separated (e.g., "yose,grca")
- limit (optional number): Maximum number of visitor centers to return (default: 10, max: 50)
- start (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
- q (optional string): Search term to filter visitor centers by name or description
- Returns: Visitor center information including location, hours, and contact details

5. getCampgrounds
- Get information about available campgrounds and their amenities
- Inputs:
- parkCode (optional string): Filter campgrounds by park code (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite). Multiple parks can be comma-separated (e.g., "yose,grca")
- limit (optional number): Maximum number of campgrounds to return (default: 10, max: 50)
- start (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
- q (optional string): Search term to filter campgrounds by name or description
- Returns: Campground information including amenities, fees, and reservation details

6. getEvents
- Find upcoming events at parks
- Inputs:
- parkCode (optional string): Filter events by park code (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite). Multiple parks can be comma-separated (e.g., "yose,grca")
- limit (optional number): Maximum number of events to return (default: 10, max: 50)
- start (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
- dateStart (optional string): Start date for filtering events (format: YYYY-MM-DD)
- dateEnd (optional string): End date for filtering events (format: YYYY-MM-DD)
- q (optional string): Search term to filter events by title or description
- Returns: Event information including dates, times, and descriptions

Setup

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1. Get a free API key from the National Park Service Developer Portal
2. Store this key securely as it will be used to authenticate requests

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To use this server with Claude Desktop, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

``json
{
"mcpServers": {
"nationalparks": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-server-nationalparks"],
"env": {
"NPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_NPS_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}
`


Example Usage

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Tell me about national parks in Colorado.
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What's the entrance fee for Yellowstone National Park?
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Are there any closures or alerts at Yosemite right now?
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What visitor centers are available at Grand Canyon National Park?
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Are there any campgrounds with electrical hookups in Zion National Park?
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What events are happening at Acadia National Park next weekend?
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Which national parks in Utah have good hiking trails?
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License

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Appendix: Popular National Parks and their codes

| Park Name | Park Code |
|-----------|-----------|
| Yosemite | yose |
| Grand Canyon | grca |
| Yellowstone | yell |
| Zion | zion |
| Great Smoky Mountains | grsm |
| Acadia | acad |
| Olympic | olym |
| Rocky Mountain | romo |
| Joshua Tree | jotr |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon | seki |

For a complete list, visit the NPS website.