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`

2. `getParkDetails`

3. `getAlerts`

4. `getVisitorCenters`

5. `getCampgrounds`

6. `getEvents`

Setup

Installing via Smithery

To install mcp-server-nationalparks for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

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

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`:

{
  "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

For a complete list, visit the NPS website.