MCP Server for the National Park Service (NPS) API, providing real-time information about U.S. National Parks (details, alerts, activities, etc.).
https://github.com/KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparksStop manually checking park websites and dealing with inconsistent APIs. This MCP server plugs directly into the National Park Service's official data stream, giving your AI assistant immediate access to current conditions, alerts, and detailed information across all 400+ national parks.
You know the frustration: planning a trip to Yosemite only to discover the main road is closed, or arriving at a visitor center that's unexpectedly shut down. This server eliminates those surprises by providing real-time data that's actually current.
Instead of juggling multiple park websites, scattered booking systems, and outdated travel guides, you get comprehensive park intelligence through natural conversation with Claude. Ask about trail conditions, check for wildlife warnings, find campgrounds with electrical hookups, or discover ranger-led events happening this weekend.
Real-Time Alerts: Current closures, hazards, and park-specific warnings that could affect your plans
Smart Park Search: Filter by state, activities, or search terms instead of browsing endless lists
Detailed Park Intel: Entrance fees, operating hours, contact info, and activity availability
Visitor Center Status: Current hours and services (because GPS doesn't tell you they're closed for renovations)
Campground Discovery: Find sites with the amenities you need, plus reservation requirements
Event Planning: Upcoming ranger programs, night sky events, and seasonal activities
Each tool handles pagination and accepts multiple park codes, so you can compare options or plan multi-park trips efficiently.
Travel Planning: "Which California national parks have good hiking and are open in March?" Get detailed answers with current conditions, not outdated blog posts.
Content Creation: Research accurate, current information for travel articles, social media, or guides without manually visiting dozens of park websites.
App Development: Building outdoor or travel apps? Skip the NPS API integration headaches and use this standardized interface instead.
Trip Monitoring: "Any new alerts at the parks I'm visiting next week?" Stay updated on changing conditions without manual checking.
Activity-Based Discovery: "Show me parks in Utah with rock climbing and visitor centers open year-round." Filter by what you actually want to do.
Grab a free NPS API key, add one configuration block to Claude Desktop, and you're accessing real-time park data. The Smithery integration makes it even simpler:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks --client claude
No complex authentication, no rate limit management, no API documentation to parse. Just add your NPS key to the environment and start asking questions.
This server transforms the scattered, inconsistent world of park information into reliable, conversational access to the data you actually need. Whether you're planning weekend trips or building travel applications, having current park conditions at your fingertips changes how you approach outdoor planning entirely.