National Parks Service MCP Server

Overview

The National Parks Service MCP provides a convenient interface to the National Park Service (NPS) API, giving you access to comprehensive information about U.S. National Parks directly through Claude.

Setup Instructions

1. Obtain an NPS API Key

Before using this MCP, you'll need to get a free API key from the National Park Service:

1. Visit the National Park Service Developer Portal
2. Follow the instructions to request an API key
3. Store this key securely as you'll need it for configuration

2. Installation

Installing via Smithery

The easiest way to install the National Parks Service MCP is through Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks --client claude

Manual Installation

If you prefer to install manually:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/KyrieTangSheng/mcp-server-nationalparks.git
   

2. Install dependencies:

   cd mcp-server-nationalparks
   npm install
   

3. Configuration

To use this MCP with Claude Desktop, add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nationalparks": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-nationalparks"],
      "env": {
        "NPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_NPS_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace YOUR_NPS_API_KEY with the API key you obtained from the National Park Service.

Usage Examples

Once configured, you can ask Claude questions about national parks. Here are some example prompts:

• "Tell me about national parks in Colorado."
• "What's the entrance fee for Yellowstone National Park?"
• "Are there any closures or alerts at Yosemite right now?"
• "What visitor centers are available at Grand Canyon National Park?"
• "Are there any campgrounds with electrical hookups in Zion National Park?"
• "What events are happening at Acadia National Park next weekend?"
• "Which national parks in Utah have good hiking trails?"

Park Codes Reference

When querying specific parks, you can use their park codes. Here are some common ones:

| Park Name | Park Code | | --- | --- | | Yosemite | yose | | Grand Canyon | grca | | Yellowstone | yell | | Zion | zion | | Great Smoky Mountains | grsm | | Acadia | acad | | Olympic | olym | | Rocky Mountain | romo |

For other parks, you can search by name and Claude will help identify the correct park code.