# National Parks MCP Server [](https://smithery.ai/server/@KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks) 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 ### Installing via Smithery To install mcp-server-nationalparks for Claude Desktop automatically via [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/@KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks): \`\`\`bash npx -y @smithery/cli install @KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks --client claude \`\`\` ### NPS API Key 1. Get a free API key from the [National Park Service Developer Portal](https://www.nps.gov/subjects/developer/get-started.htm) 2. Store this key securely as it will be used to authenticate requests ### Usage with Claude Desktop 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 ### Finding Parks in a State \`\`\` Tell me about national parks in Colorado. \`\`\` ### Getting Details About a Specific Park \`\`\` What's the entrance fee for Yellowstone National Park? \`\`\` ### Checking for Alerts or Closures \`\`\` Are there any closures or alerts at Yosemite right now? \`\`\` ### Finding Visitor Centers \`\`\` What visitor centers are available at Grand Canyon National Park? \`\`\` ### Looking for Campgrounds \`\`\` Are there any campgrounds with electrical hookups in Zion National Park? \`\`\` ### Finding Upcoming Events \`\`\` What events are happening at Acadia National Park next weekend? \`\`\` ### Planning a Trip Based on Activities \`\`\` Which national parks in Utah have good hiking trails? \`\`\` ## 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](https://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm).