mcp server
outdoorithm
Campground discovery, availability, planning, and booking handoffs across US public lands.
Description as published by the maintainer. Source
- version 0.1.0
- slowing
slowing — Registry entry last updated 2026-04-28.
What this server can do
13 functions, named and described by the server itself. Parameter names are shown because they say more about what a function does than its name usually does.
build_packing_list(adults, nights, season, children, has_pets, trip_type, activities, campground_id)- Generate a context-aware packing checklist for a camping trip. Returns categorized items from the gear catalog, adjusted for campground amenities, activities, weather, and group size.
calculate_drive_times(destinations, origin_latitude, origin_longitude)- Calculate realistic drive times from an origin to multiple campgrounds using Mapbox routing with live traffic. Uses the Mapbox Matrix API for traffic-aware routing. Maximum 9 destinations per request. Required: origin_latitude, origin_longitude, destinations.
check_availability(end_date, min_nights, start_date, campground_id)- Check real-time campground availability for specific dates. Queries the camply-service to check live campsite availability against reservation systems. Supports 30+ providers including RecreationDotGov, ReserveCalifornia, state parks, and county parks. Required: campground_id, start_date, end_date.
check_safety(campground_ids)- Check campgrounds for safety issues, community atmosphere, and active alerts. Checks: - Greenbook community safety (vibe scores, discrimination reports, flag status) - Active campground alerts (closures, restrictions) from enriched data - Red flag detection (prevents recommending unsafe campgrounds) Required: campground_ids.
compare_gear(gear_ids)- Compare 2-3 gear items side-by-side with specs, pros/cons, verdicts, and comparison summary. Supports lookup by unique_id with slug fallback. Use search_gear first if the user hasn't named specific products. Required: gear_ids.
find_similar_campgrounds(result_limit, campground_id, max_distance_km, semantic_weight, structured_weight)- Find campgrounds similar to a given campground using vector embedding similarity. Uses pre-computed embeddings combining review text (semantic) and structured attributes (amenities, terrain, activities) for nuanced similarity matching. Required: campground_id.
get_campground_details(campground_id)- Get comprehensive details for a specific campground including amenities, reviews, safety, and seasonal ratings. Returns ~80 curated fields (not the raw 214-column dump) including: - Identity, location, fees, site info - All amenity and activity booleans + descriptions - Review summaries, best campsites, common complaints, tips - Greenbook community safety (vibe score, flag status) - Seasonal LLM ratings (spring/summer/fall/winter) - Sentiment trend direction - Hero image with credits Data coverage: a missing or empty field means the attribute isn't in our records, not that the feature is absent at the campground. Coverage varies by provider; the campground operator is the authoritative source. Required: campground_id.
get_gear_for_campground(slot_type, campground_id)- Get personalized gear recommendations for a specific campground. Returns pre-computed recommendations across slot types: essential (must-have), activity (activity-matched), comfort (nice-to-have), amenity_gap (compensates for missing amenities). Each includes product details and purchase links. Required: campground_id.
get_weather(latitude, longitude, check_in_date, check_out_date, campground_name)- Get camping-specific 7-day weather forecast with suitability ratings and gear recommendations. Uses Open-Meteo's commercial API to provide: - Daily high/low temps, conditions, precipitation, wind - Camping suitability rating per day (excellent/good/fair/poor/not_recommended) - Gear recommendations based on conditions - Safety warnings for extreme weather - Best camping days in the forecast period Open-Meteo licenses this data under CC BY 4.0: the response carries an `attribution` field, and that credit must be shown wherever you present the forecast. Required: latitude, longitude.
health_check- Check server health and connectivity. Returns: Dictionary with health status including: - status: "healthy" or "unhealthy" - version: Server version - environment: Current environment (dev/staging/prod)
prepare_reservation(end_date, party_size, start_date, campground_id)- Prepare a one-tap booking handoff for the user's chosen campground/dates. Returns a pre-filled deep link to the operator's reservation page plus the booking-window context (release date/time, ToS-compliant guidance, alert suggestion) the agent needs to advise the user. Does NOT book on behalf — third-party booking is prohibited by Recreation.gov, ReserveCalifornia, ReserveAmerica, and every other supported public-land operator. Pair with ``check_availability`` first to confirm the dates are reservable and to surface site-specific ``booking_url`` values when available. Required: campground_id, start_date, end_date.
search_campgrounds(limit, states, latitude, longitude, allows_pets, camping_type, near_location, prefers_beach, prefers_quiet, prefers_desert, prefers_forest, prefers_hiking, prefers_boating, prefers_fishing, prefers_privacy, min_review_count, preferred_season, prefers_kayaking, prefers_mountain, prefers_secluded, prefers_swimming, requires_showers, min_avg_sentiment, preferred_carrier, prefers_adventure, prefers_lakefront, max_distance_miles, min_seasonal_score, prefers_oceanfront, prefers_relaxation, prefers_riverfront, prefers_stargazing, sentiment_trending, max_price_per_night, min_price_per_night, requires_dump_station, require_greenbook_safe, requires_accessibility, requires_cell_coverage, requires_flush_toilets, requires_potable_water, requires_water_hookups, min_cell_coverage_score, prefers_family_friendly, min_greenbook_vibe_score, only_improving_sentiment, no_discrimination_reports, requires_electric_hookups)- Search for campgrounds with 40+ filters including location, amenities, activities, and community safety. Requires at least one location constraint: near_location, latitude+longitude, or states.
search_gear(limit, query, kit_name, max_price, min_price, necessity, category_name, recommendation_tier)- Search the Outdoorithm gear catalog by keyword, category, price range, kit, necessity, or recommendation tier. Returns matching products with prices, verdicts, and purchase links. For campground-specific recommendations, see get_gear_for_campground.
Last successful function declaration observed on . Source: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp. We list what the server declared; we do not call any of these functions.
Endpoint status observed on . Source: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp.
Signals
These are separate measurements of different things. They are deliberately not combined into one score, because a popularity number that mixes website traffic with saves and stars cannot be checked or acted on.
| Signal | Value | What it measures | Window | Observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest published version | 0.1.0 | Latest version string the maintainer published to the registry. | as of fetch | Model Context Protocol | |
| Registry record last updated | 2026-04-28 | When the registry record was last updated by its maintainer. | point in time | Model Context Protocol | |
| First listed in the MCP Registry | 2026-04-28 | Date this server was first published to the official MCP Registry. Not a usage or quality measure. | point in time | Model Context Protocol | |
| mcp tools declared | 13 tools | Number of functions the server itself declared when asked to list them. This is what the server offers an agent, not a measure of how well any of them work. | as of probe | mcp.outdoorithm.com | |
| mcp endpoint status | ok | The server listed 13 functions when asked. | as of probe | mcp.outdoorithm.com |
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