Outdoorithm MCP
The Outdoorithm MCP server provides read-only access to structured data for over 10,000 US campgrounds, including live availability, weather forecasts, safety scores, and gear recommendations. It enables AI agents to assist with camping and trip planning without needing authentication for basic access, though an API key increases daily availability check limits.
Endpoint and access
No sign-in to connect and list tools. Individual tools may still need a vendor account, credentials, or permissions; check the documented prerequisites.
https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcpWhat its tools do
13 tools, grouped by the hints the server advertises. Hints are self-declared, not verified behavior.
Checks and signals
Each line is separate evidence, not a trust score.
- Passed Endpoint answered the live check ·
- Availability 1 of 1 checks passed in 30 days
What you can do with it
- Search for campgrounds by location or activity
- Check live availability across reservation providers
- Retrieve weather forecasts with camping suitability ratings
- Get curated gear recommendations for outdoor trips
Source and maintenance
- Maintenance checked
Protocol and capabilities
- Server
- outdoorithm 0.1.0
- MCP protocol negotiated in check
- 2025-11-25
- Tools
- 13 advertised
- Resources
- 0 advertised
- Resource templates
- 0 advertised
- Prompts
- 0 advertised
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Tools
13 advertised
build_packing_list — Build Packing List
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.
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"adults": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 2,
"description": "Number of adults (default 2)"
},
"nights": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 2,
"description": "Number of nights (default 2)"
},
"season": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"spring",
"summer",
"fall",
"winter"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "spring, summer, fall, or winter (optional)"
},
"children": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 0,
"description": "Number of children (default 0)"
},
"has_pets": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Whether bringing pets (default false)"
},
"trip_type": {
"enum": [
"car_camping",
"backpacking",
"rv",
"glamping"
],
"type": "string",
"default": "car_camping",
"description": "car_camping, backpacking, rv, or glamping (default car_camping)"
},
"activities": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Planned activities (hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, biking, beach)"
},
"campground_id": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Optional CUID to personalize based on campground amenities"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}{
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}{
"title": "Build Packing List",
"readOnlyHint": true,
"openWorldHint": false,
"destructiveHint": false
}calculate_drive_times — Calculate Drive Times
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.
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"origin_latitude",
"origin_longitude",
"destinations"
],
"properties": {
"destinations": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"additionalProperties": true
},
"description": "List of {campground_id: str, latitude: float, longitude: float} (max 9)"
},
"origin_latitude": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Latitude of starting location"
},
"origin_longitude": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Longitude of starting location"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}{
"type": "object",
"additionalProperties": true
}{
"title": "Calculate Drive Times",
"readOnlyHint": true,
"openWorldHint": true,
"destructiveHint": false
}check_availability — Check Availability
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.
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_id",
"start_date",
"end_date"
],
"properties": {
"end_date": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Check-out date in YYYY-MM-DD format"
},
"min_nights": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 1,
"description": "Minimum consecutive nights required (1-7, default 1)"
},
"start_date": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Check-in date in YYYY-MM-DD format"
},
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Campground CUID (e.g., \"ReserveCalifornia:uuid:725\")"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}{
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}{
"title": "Check Availability",
"readOnlyHint": true,
"openWorldHint": true,
"destructiveHint": false
}check_safety — Check Safety
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)
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_ids"
],
"properties": {
"campground_ids": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "List of campground CUIDs to check"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}{
"type": "object",
"additionalProperties": true
}{
"title": "Check Safety",
"readOnlyHint": true,
"openWorldHint": false,
"destructiveHint": false
}compare_gear — Compare Gear
Compare 2-3 gear items side-by-side with specs, pros/cons, verdicts, and comparison summary. Supports lookup by unique_id with slug fallback.
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"gear_ids"
],
"properties": {
"gear_ids": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "List of 2-3 gear item identifiers (unique_id or slug)"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}{
"type": "object",
"additionalProperties": true
}{
"title": "Compare Gear",
"readOnlyHint": true,
"openWorldHint": false,
"destructiveHint": false
}get_weather — Get Weather
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 Forecast data is from Open-Meteo, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Every successful forecast includes an `attribution` field carrying the required credit.
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"latitude",
"longitude"
],
"properties": {
"latitude": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Campground latitude"
},
"longitude": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Campground longitude"
},
"check_in_date": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Planned check-in date ISO format (optional)"
},
"check_out_date": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Planned check-out date ISO format (optional)"
},
"campground_name": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Campground name for context (optional)"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}{
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"additionalProperties": true
}{
"title": "Get Weather",
"readOnlyHint": true,
"openWorldHint": true,
"destructiveHint": false
}find_similar_campgrounds — Find Similar Campgrounds
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.
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"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_id"
],
"properties": {
"result_limit": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 20,
"description": "Number of results (1-50, default 20)"
},
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "CUID of the target campground to find similar ones for"
},
"max_distance_km": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Optional max distance in km (omit for nationwide search)"
},
"semantic_weight": {
"type": "number",
"default": 0.6,
"description": "Weight for text/review similarity (0-1, default 0.6)"
},
"structured_weight": {
"type": "number",
"default": 0.4,
"description": "Weight for attribute similarity (0-1, default 0.4)"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
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}{
"title": "Find Similar Campgrounds",
"readOnlyHint": true,
"openWorldHint": false,
"destructiveHint": false
}get_campground_details — Get Campground Details
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.
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_id"
],
"properties": {
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Unique campground identifier (CUID format, e.g., \"RecreationDotGov:232447:1074\")"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
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"title": "Get Campground Details",
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}get_gear_for_campground — Get Gear for Campground
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.
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"required": [
"campground_id"
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"properties": {
"slot_type": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Optional filter — one of essential/activity/comfort/amenity_gap"
},
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Campground CUID"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}{
"type": "object",
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}{
"title": "Get Gear for Campground",
"readOnlyHint": true,
"openWorldHint": false,
"destructiveHint": false
}prepare_reservation — Prepare Reservation
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, operator rules, alert suggestion). Does NOT book on behalf: third-party booking is prohibited by Recreation.gov, ReserveCalifornia, ReserveAmerica, and every other supported public-land operator.
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"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_id",
"start_date",
"end_date"
],
"properties": {
"end_date": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Check-out date (YYYY-MM-DD)."
},
"party_size": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "integer"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Optional group size. Surfaced in the user-facing summary;\nmost operators don't accept this in URL params, so it isn't\nembedded in the deep link."
},
"start_date": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Check-in date (YYYY-MM-DD)."
},
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Outdoorithm CUID (e.g. ``RecreationDotGov:232447``)."
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}{
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}{
"title": "Prepare Reservation",
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"openWorldHint": false,
"destructiveHint": false
}search_campgrounds — Search Campgrounds
Search for campgrounds with 40+ filters including location, amenities, activities, and community safety. Requires at least one location constraint: near_location, campground_name, latitude+longitude, or states.
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"type": "object",
"properties": {
"limit": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 20,
"description": "Maximum results (1-50, default 20)"
},
"states": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "US state codes to filter by (e.g., [\"CA\", \"OR\"])"
},
"latitude": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Latitude coordinate"
},
"longitude": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Longitude coordinate"
},
"allows_pets": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Only show pet-friendly campgrounds"
},
"camping_type": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"tent",
"rv",
"primitive",
"group",
"cabin",
"glamping"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Camping type (tent/rv/primitive/group/cabin/glamping)"
},
"near_location": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "City, park, address, or landmark (e.g., \"Oakland, CA\", \"Yosemite\")"
},
"prefers_beach": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer beach settings"
},
"prefers_quiet": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer quiet campgrounds"
},
"prefers_desert": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer desert settings"
},
"prefers_forest": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer forested settings"
},
"prefers_hiking": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer hiking trails"
},
"campground_name": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Name, or the start of the name, of a specific campground\n(e.g., \"Jumbo Rocks\", \"Upper Pines\"). Matching campgrounds are returned\nfirst; with no other location given, the search centers on the best match."
},
"prefers_boating": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer boating access"
},
"prefers_fishing": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer fishing access"
},
"prefers_privacy": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer private campsites"
},
"min_review_count": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "integer"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum number of reviews"
},
"preferred_season": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"spring",
"summer",
"fall",
"winter"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Preferred season (summer/fall/winter/spring)"
},
"prefers_kayaking": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer kayaking access"
},
"prefers_mountain": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer mountain settings"
},
"prefers_secluded": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer secluded/private campgrounds"
},
"prefers_swimming": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer swimming areas"
},
"requires_showers": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require shower facilities"
},
"min_avg_sentiment": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum average sentiment (0-5)"
},
"preferred_carrier": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"verizon",
"att",
"tmobile"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Preferred carrier (verizon/att/tmobile)"
},
"prefers_adventure": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer adventure-oriented campgrounds"
},
"prefers_lakefront": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer lakefront locations"
},
"max_distance_miles": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Maximum distance from location in miles"
},
"min_seasonal_score": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum seasonal score (1-5)"
},
"prefers_oceanfront": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer ocean/beach locations"
},
"prefers_relaxation": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer relaxation-focused campgrounds"
},
"prefers_riverfront": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer riverside locations"
},
"prefers_stargazing": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer dark sky areas"
},
"sentiment_trending": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"improving",
"stable",
"declining"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Filter by trend (improving/stable/declining)"
},
"max_price_per_night": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Maximum price filter"
},
"min_price_per_night": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum price filter"
},
"requires_dump_station": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require RV dump station"
},
"require_greenbook_safe": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Only show campgrounds with OK safety status"
},
"requires_accessibility": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require wheelchair/ADA accessible features"
},
"requires_cell_coverage": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require cell phone coverage"
},
"requires_flush_toilets": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require flush toilets"
},
"requires_potable_water": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require potable water"
},
"requires_water_hookups": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require water hookups"
},
"min_cell_coverage_score": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum cell coverage score (1-5)"
},
"prefers_family_friendly": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer family-friendly campgrounds"
},
"min_greenbook_vibe_score": {
"anyOf": [
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"type": "number"
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{
"type": "null"
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],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum community vibe score (0-100)"
},
"only_improving_sentiment": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Only show campgrounds with improving reviews"
},
"no_discrimination_reports": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Exclude campgrounds with discrimination reports"
},
"requires_electric_hookups": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require electric hookups"
}
},
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"title": "Search Campgrounds",
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}search_gear — Search Gear
Search the Outdoorithm gear catalog by keyword, category, price range, kit, necessity, or recommendation tier. Returns matching products with prices, verdicts, and purchase links.
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"type": "object",
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"limit": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 10,
"description": "Max results (1-20, default 10)"
},
"query": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
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{
"type": "null"
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"default": null,
"description": "Text search across product name, manufacturer, keywords, and description"
},
"kit_name": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Filter by kit (e.g., Basics, Camp Kitchen, Hiking, Cold Weather)"
},
"max_price": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Maximum price in USD"
},
"min_price": {
"anyOf": [
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"type": "number"
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{
"type": "null"
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"default": null,
"description": "Minimum price in USD"
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"necessity": {
"anyOf": [
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"type": "string"
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{
"type": "null"
}
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"default": null,
"description": "Filter by level — Essential, Helpful, or Optional"
},
"category_name": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Filter by category (e.g., Shelter, Sleeping Gear, Furniture, Electronics)"
},
"recommendation_tier": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Filter by tier — Our Pick, Value Pick, or Comfort Pick"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}{
"type": "object",
"additionalProperties": true
}{
"title": "Search Gear",
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"openWorldHint": false,
"destructiveHint": false
}health_check — 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)
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- 1 of 1 (100%)
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- 775 ms
- 95th percentile latency
- 775 ms
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{
"mcpServers": {
"outdoorithm-mcp": {
"type": "streamableHttp",
"url": "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp",
"disabled": false
}
}
}VS Code
{
"servers": {
"outdoorithm-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp"
}
}
}Gemini CLI
gemini mcp add --transport http outdoorithm-mcp https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcpClaude Desktop
https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcpWindsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"outdoorithm-mcp": {
"serverUrl": "https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp"
}
}
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