National Parks MCP Server

1# National Parks MCP Server
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4 
5MCP Server for the National Park Service (NPS) API, providing real-time information about U.S. National Parks, including park details, alerts, and activities.
6 
7## Tools
8 
91. `findParks`
10   - Search for national parks based on various criteria
11   - Inputs:
12     - `stateCode` (optional string): Filter parks by state code (e.g., "CA" for California). Multiple states can be comma-separated (e.g., "CA,OR,WA")
13     - `q` (optional string): Search term to filter parks by name or description
14     - `limit` (optional number): Maximum number of parks to return (default: 10, max: 50)
15     - `start` (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
16     - `activities` (optional string): Filter by available activities (e.g., "hiking,camping")
17   - Returns: Matching parks with detailed information
18 
192. `getParkDetails`
20   - Get comprehensive information about a specific national park
21   - Inputs:
22     - `parkCode` (string): The park code of the national park (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite, "grca" for Grand Canyon)
23   - Returns: Detailed park information including descriptions, hours, fees, contacts, and activities
24 
253. `getAlerts`
26   - Get current alerts for national parks including closures, hazards, and important information
27   - Inputs:
28     - `parkCode` (optional string): Filter alerts by park code (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite). Multiple parks can be comma-separated (e.g., "yose,grca")
29     - `limit` (optional number): Maximum number of alerts to return (default: 10, max: 50)
30     - `start` (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
31     - `q` (optional string): Search term to filter alerts by title or description
32   - Returns: Current alerts organized by park
33 
344. `getVisitorCenters`
35   - Get information about visitor centers and their operating hours
36   - Inputs:
37     - `parkCode` (optional string): Filter visitor centers by park code (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite). Multiple parks can be comma-separated (e.g., "yose,grca")
38     - `limit` (optional number): Maximum number of visitor centers to return (default: 10, max: 50)
39     - `start` (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
40     - `q` (optional string): Search term to filter visitor centers by name or description
41   - Returns: Visitor center information including location, hours, and contact details
42 
435. `getCampgrounds`
44   - Get information about available campgrounds and their amenities
45   - Inputs:
46     - `parkCode` (optional string): Filter campgrounds by park code (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite). Multiple parks can be comma-separated (e.g., "yose,grca")
47     - `limit` (optional number): Maximum number of campgrounds to return (default: 10, max: 50)
48     - `start` (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
49     - `q` (optional string): Search term to filter campgrounds by name or description
50   - Returns: Campground information including amenities, fees, and reservation details
51 
526. `getEvents`
53   - Find upcoming events at parks
54   - Inputs:
55     - `parkCode` (optional string): Filter events by park code (e.g., "yose" for Yosemite). Multiple parks can be comma-separated (e.g., "yose,grca")
56     - `limit` (optional number): Maximum number of events to return (default: 10, max: 50)
57     - `start` (optional number): Start position for results (useful for pagination)
58     - `dateStart` (optional string): Start date for filtering events (format: YYYY-MM-DD)
59     - `dateEnd` (optional string): End date for filtering events (format: YYYY-MM-DD)
60     - `q` (optional string): Search term to filter events by title or description
61   - Returns: Event information including dates, times, and descriptions
62 
63## Setup
64 
65### Installing via Smithery
66 
67To install mcp-server-nationalparks for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks):
68 
69```bash
70npx -y @smithery/cli install @KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks --client claude
71```
72 
73### NPS API Key
741. Get a free API key from the [National Park Service Developer Portal](https://www.nps.gov/subjects/developer/get-started.htm)
752. Store this key securely as it will be used to authenticate requests
76 
77### Usage with Claude Desktop
78 
79To use this server with Claude Desktop, add the following to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:
80 
81```json
82{
83  "mcpServers": {
84    "nationalparks": {
85      "command": "npx",
86      "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-nationalparks"],
87      "env": {
88        "NPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_NPS_API_KEY"
89      }
90    }
91  }
92}
93```
94## Example Usage
95 
96### Finding Parks in a State
97```
98Tell me about national parks in Colorado.
99```
100 
101### Getting Details About a Specific Park
102```
103What's the entrance fee for Yellowstone National Park?
104```
105 
106### Checking for Alerts or Closures
107```
108Are there any closures or alerts at Yosemite right now?
109```
110 
111### Finding Visitor Centers
112```
113What visitor centers are available at Grand Canyon National Park?
114```
115 
116### Looking for Campgrounds
117```
118Are there any campgrounds with electrical hookups in Zion National Park?
119```
120 
121### Finding Upcoming Events
122```
123What events are happening at Acadia National Park next weekend?
124```
125 
126### Planning a Trip Based on Activities
127```
128Which national parks in Utah have good hiking trails?
129```
130 
131## License
132 
133This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
134 
135 
136## Appendix: Popular National Parks and their codes
137 
138| Park Name | Park Code |
139|-----------|-----------|
140| Yosemite | yose |
141| Grand Canyon | grca |
142| Yellowstone | yell |
143| Zion | zion |
144| Great Smoky Mountains | grsm |
145| Acadia | acad |
146| Olympic | olym |
147| Rocky Mountain | romo |
148| Joshua Tree | jotr |
149| Sequoia & Kings Canyon | seki |
150 
151For a complete list, visit the [NPS website](https://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm).
152