Recreation.gov
The Recreation Information Database (RIDB) provides data resources to citizens, offering a single point of access to information about recreational opportunities nationwide.
Go to siteRecreation.gov API Integrations
Build and run workflows using the Recreation.gov API. Use 1000s of source-available triggers and actions across 2,000+ apps. Or write custom code to integrate any app or API in seconds.
Overview#
The Recreation.gov API provides access to data about federal recreational activities and areas. With it, you can fetch details about campsites, tours, permits, and articles. On Pipedream, leverage this API to automate notifications, analyze recreational data, or integrate with other services for trip planning or environmental monitoring.
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
recreation_gov: {
type: "app",
app: "recreation_gov",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://ridb.recreation.gov/api/v1/campsites`,
params: {
apikey: `${this.recreation_gov.$auth.api_key}`,
},
})
},
})
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Example Use Cases#
Campsite Availability Alerts: Set up a workflow on Pipedream that periodically checks for new campsite availability at your favorite parks. Pair it with the Twilio app to send SMS alerts when a spot opens up.
Recreational Data Analysis: Create a workflow that collects data on park visitations, campsite usage, and permit issuance. Pipe this data to Google Sheets, allowing for regular analysis and reporting on trends and patterns.
Environmental Monitoring Integration: Combine the Recreation.gov API with weather apps to inform users of the best times to visit based on weather conditions. Integrate with an email service like SendGrid to send custom weather-based recommendations for outdoor activities.
Popular Recreation.gov Integrations#
Popular Recreation.gov Triggers#
Emit new events when selected campsite's availability is changed. See the documentation
Emit new events when a new recreation area is added to the Recreation.gov database. See the documentation
Popular Recreation.gov Actions#
Retrieves details of a specific campsite. See the documentation
Searchs campsites with the given query. If no query given, returns campsites from the beginning. Returning campsite number is limited to 1000. See the documentation
Searchs recreation areas with the given properties. If no parameters given, returns all. See the documentation
Authentication#
Recreation.gov uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your Recreation.gov account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to Recreation.gov APIs in both code and no-code steps.
Obtaining a Recreation.gov API Key
Recreation.gov's API requires an API key to authenticate requests.
First sign up for an account at https://recreation.gov.
Then open the API dashboard and enabled developer access under your profile.
This will generate an API key for your account to use with Pipedream.
Copy the API key into the field below.