# National Parks MCP server (`agentify/national-parks-mcp-server`) Actor

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

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## Pricing

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## 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.

**About this MCP Server:** To understand how to connect to and utilize this MCP server, please refer to the official Model Context Protocol documentation at [mcp.apify.com](https://mcp.apify.com).

### 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

### 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).

### 🚩 Claim this MCP server

All credits to the original authors of <https://github.com/KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks>

To claim this server, please write to <ai@apify.com>.

### Documentation reference

To learn more about Apify and Actors, take a look at the following resources:

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- [Apify SDK for Python documentation](https://docs.apify.com/sdk/python)
- [Apify Platform documentation](https://docs.apify.com/platform)
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# Actor input Schema

## Actor input object example

```json
{}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("agentify/national-parks-mcp-server").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("agentify/national-parks-mcp-server").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call agentify/national-parks-mcp-server --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,agentify/national-parks-mcp-server"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/nAR8nQ2rjhLfKmCRJ/builds/1WhtOgwDYB5XEbCnO/openapi.json