# outdoorithm MCP server

Campground discovery, availability, planning, and booking handoffs across US public lands.

## Links
- Registry page: https://www.getdrio.com/mcp/io-github-outdoorithm-outdoorithm
- Repository: https://github.com/outdoorithm/website
- Website: https://outdoorithm.com

## Install
- Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- Auth: Not captured

## Setup notes
- Remote endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp

## Tools
- create_alert (Create Alert) - Create a campsite availability alert that monitors for openings and notifies the user.

Requires an Outdoorithm API key (generate at outdoorithm.com/dashboard/api-keys).
The alert runs continuously, checking every 2-15 minutes depending on subscription tier.

Args:
    api_key: User's Outdoorithm API key from their dashboard settings.
    campground_ids: List of campground CUIDs to monitor. All must use the same
        reservation provider. Get CUIDs from search_campgrounds or get_campground_details.
        Example: ["RecreationDotGov:232447:2991"]
    start_date: Earliest check-in date to monitor (YYYY-MM-DD). Required for all date types.
    end_date: Latest check-out date (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when date_type is "range".
    date_type: How dates are interpreted. "range" monitors a specific date window (default),
        "perpetual" monitors rolling 6 months from start_date,
        "specific_months" monitors only certain months each year.
    specific_months: Month numbers 1-12 to monitor. Required when date_type is "specific_months".
    min_nights: Minimum consecutive nights needed (1-14, default 1).
    max_nights: Maximum consecutive nights (1-14, must be >= min_nights). Omit for no max.
    days_of_week: Preferred check-in days as integers (0=Monday through 6=Sunday). Omit for any day.
    notify_email: Send email when availability found (default true).
    notify_sms: Send SMS when availability found (default false, requires phone on account).
    name: Display name for this alert. Auto-generated from campground and dates if omitted. Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- list_alerts (List Alerts) - List all campsite availability alerts for an Outdoorithm user.

Requires an Outdoorithm API key (generate at outdoorithm.com/dashboard/api-keys).

Args:
    api_key: User's Outdoorithm API key from their dashboard settings.
    status: Filter by alert status. One of: "active", "paused", "expired",
        "error", or "permanent_error". Omit to return all alerts. Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- toggle_alert (Toggle Alert) - Pause or resume a campsite availability alert.

If the alert is active, it will be paused (stops checking for availability).
If the alert is paused, it will be resumed (starts checking again).

Requires an Outdoorithm API key (generate at outdoorithm.com/dashboard/api-keys).

Args:
    api_key: User's Outdoorithm API key from their dashboard settings.
    alert_id: UUID of the alert to toggle. Get this from list_alerts. Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- delete_alert (Delete Alert) - Permanently delete a campsite availability alert.

This cannot be undone. All associated notification history will also be deleted.
Consider using toggle_alert to pause instead of deleting.

Requires an Outdoorithm API key (generate at outdoorithm.com/dashboard/api-keys).

Args:
    api_key: User's Outdoorithm API key from their dashboard settings.
    alert_id: UUID of the alert to delete. Get this from list_alerts. Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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.

Args:
    campground_id: Optional CUID to personalize based on campground amenities
    trip_type: car_camping, backpacking, rv, or glamping (default car_camping)
    season: spring, summer, fall, or winter (optional)
    adults: Number of adults (default 2)
    children: Number of children (default 0)
    has_pets: Whether bringing pets (default false)
    activities: Planned activities (hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, biking, beach)
    nights: Number of nights (default 2) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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.

Args:
    origin_latitude: Latitude of starting location
    origin_longitude: Longitude of starting location
    destinations: List of {campground_id: str, latitude: float, longitude: float} (max 9) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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.

Args:
    campground_id: Campground CUID (e.g., "ReserveCalifornia:uuid:725")
    start_date: Check-in date in YYYY-MM-DD format
    end_date: Check-out date in YYYY-MM-DD format
    min_nights: Minimum consecutive nights required (1-7, default 1) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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)

Args:
    campground_ids: List of campground CUIDs to check Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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. Use search_gear first if the
user hasn't named specific products.

Args:
    gear_ids: List of 2-3 gear item identifiers (unique_id or slug) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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.

Args:
    campground_id: CUID of the target campground to find similar ones for
    result_limit: Number of results (1-50, default 20)
    max_distance_km: Optional max distance in km (omit for nationwide search)
    semantic_weight: Weight for text/review similarity (0-1, default 0.6)
    structured_weight: Weight for attribute similarity (0-1, default 0.4) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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

Args:
    campground_id: Unique campground identifier (CUID format, e.g., "RecreationDotGov:232447:1074") Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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.

Args:
    campground_id: Campground CUID
    slot_type: Optional filter — one of essential/activity/comfort/amenity_gap Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- get_weather (Get Weather) - Get camping-specific 7-day weather forecast with suitability ratings and gear recommendations.

Uses the Open-Meteo API (no key required) 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

Args:
    latitude: Campground latitude
    longitude: Campground longitude
    campground_name: Campground name for context (optional)
    check_in_date: Planned check-in date ISO format (optional)
    check_out_date: Planned check-out date ISO format (optional) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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, 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.

Args:
    campground_id: Outdoorithm CUID (e.g. ``RecreationDotGov:232447``).
    start_date: Check-in date (YYYY-MM-DD).
    end_date: Check-out date (YYYY-MM-DD).
    party_size: Optional group size. Surfaced in the user-facing summary;
        most operators don't accept this in URL params, so it isn't
        embedded in the deep link. Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- query_database (Query Database) - Execute a read-only SQL query against Outdoorithm's campground and gear database.

The query MUST be a SELECT statement with a LIMIT clause (max 50 rows).
Only the tables listed below are accessible.

AVAILABLE TABLES AND COLUMNS:

## composite_campground_details (PREFERRED — enriched campground view)
Identity: cuid, name, state, nearest_city, rec_area_name, seo_slug, latitude, longitude, elevation
Quality: avg_sentiment (0-5), review_count, google_total_reviews
Sentiment Trends: sentiment_trend_direction ('improving'/'declining'/'stable'), sentiment_trend_change, sentiment_trend_baseline, sentiment_trend_recent
Greenbook Safety: greenbook_vibe_score (0-100), greenbook_flag_status ('ok'/'caution'/'yellow_flag'/'red_flag'), greenbook_discrimination_count, greenbook_review_count
Seasonal (1-5): best_season, summer_score, fall_score, winter_score, spring_score
Experience (1-5 + bool): family_friendly_score, is_family_friendly, solitude_score, is_secluded, adventure_score, is_adventure, relaxation_score, is_relaxation
Activity Scores: stargazing_score, has_stargazing, kayaking_score, has_kayaking
Terrain (1-5 + bool): mountain_score/is_mountain, forest_score/is_forest, lakeside_score/is_lakeside, riverside_score/is_riverside, beach_score/is_beach, desert_score/is_desert, coastal_score/is_coastal
Cell Coverage: cell_coverage_avg, cell_coverage_verizon, cell_coverage_att, cell_coverage_tmobile, cell_coverage_no_signal_pct
Pricing: standard_site_fee, fee_low, fee_high
Amenities (bool): potable_water, water_hookups, electricity_hookups, sewer_hookups, showers, flush_toilets, vault_toilets, dump_station, camp_store, wifi, cell_phone_service, pets_allowed
Camping Types (bool): tent, rv, primitive, group, cabin_lodging, glamping
Activities (bool): hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, biking, wildlife_viewing, climbing, beach_activities
Features (text): accessibility_features, natural_features_and_scenery, proximity_to_water_features, sites_privacy, sites_size, best_campsites
Reviews (text): common_complaints, common_criticisms, positive_highlights, user_reviews_summary, hazards, pet_related_reviews
Practical (text): cell_phone_service_description, weather_and_seasons, open_and_closed_season, tips_and_recommendations, hiking_description, fishing_description, swimming_description
Reservations: reservable (bool), reservation_platforms (text)

## campground_dimension_scores
cuid, dimension_key (hiking_quality/fishing_quality/family_friendliness/etc.), raw_score (1-5), state_percentile (0-1), national_percentile (0-1), activity_mention_count, mention_sentiment_avg, confidence, evidence, state, is_applicable

## campground_community_scores (Greenbook detail)
cuid, community_vibe_score (0-100), greenbook_flag_status, total_classified_reviews, discrimination_report_count, severe_discrimination_count, high_discrimination_count, staff_discrimination_count, camper_discrimination_count, friendly_staff_count, unfriendly_staff_count, friendly_campers_count, unfriendly_campers_count, safety_concern_mentions, hostile_symbol_mentions

## campground_details (LEGACY — prefer composite_campground_details)
cuid, name, state, avg_sentiment (0-5), review_count

## gear_items
Product catalog with "Name", "Price", "Manufacturer", "Weight", "ProductOverview", "Keywords", "RecommendationCategory", unique_id, slug

## campground_gear_recommendations
campground_cuid, gear_item_id, slot_type, rank, recommendation_reason, match_score

EXAMPLE QUERIES:
- SELECT name, state, avg_sentiment FROM composite_campground_details WHERE state = 'CA' AND avg_sentiment >= 4.0 ORDER BY avg_sentiment DESC LIMIT 10
- SELECT cuid, dimension_key, raw_score, state_percentile FROM campground_dimension_scores WHERE dimension_key = 'hiking_quality' AND raw_score >= 4.0 ORDER BY state_percentile DESC LIMIT 20
- SELECT cuid, community_vibe_score, greenbook_flag_status FROM campground_community_scores WHERE greenbook_flag_status = 'ok' AND community_vibe_score >= 70 ORDER BY community_vibe_score DESC LIMIT 20

Args:
    sql_query: A SELECT query with LIMIT clause (max 50 rows)
    explanation: Brief description of what you're looking for (for logging) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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, latitude+longitude, or states.

Args:
    near_location: City, address, or landmark (e.g., "Oakland, CA", "Yosemite")
    latitude: Latitude coordinate
    longitude: Longitude coordinate
    max_distance_miles: Maximum distance from location in miles
    states: US state codes to filter by (e.g., ["CA", "OR"])
    max_price_per_night: Maximum price filter
    min_price_per_night: Minimum price filter
    requires_accessibility: Require wheelchair/ADA accessible features
    requires_water_hookups: Require water hookups
    requires_electric_hookups: Require electric hookups
    requires_potable_water: Require potable water
    requires_showers: Require shower facilities
    requires_flush_toilets: Require flush toilets
    requires_dump_station: Require RV dump station
    prefers_family_friendly: Prefer family-friendly campgrounds
    prefers_secluded: Prefer secluded/private campgrounds
    prefers_adventure: Prefer adventure-oriented campgrounds
    prefers_relaxation: Prefer relaxation-focused campgrounds
    prefers_quiet: Prefer quiet campgrounds
    prefers_privacy: Prefer private campsites
    prefers_lakefront: Prefer lakefront locations
    prefers_oceanfront: Prefer ocean/beach locations
    prefers_riverfront: Prefer riverside locations
    prefers_mountain: Prefer mountain settings
    prefers_forest: Prefer forested settings
    prefers_beach: Prefer beach settings
    prefers_desert: Prefer desert settings
    prefers_stargazing: Prefer dark sky areas
    prefers_kayaking: Prefer kayaking access
    prefers_hiking: Prefer hiking trails
    prefers_fishing: Prefer fishing access
    prefers_swimming: Prefer swimming areas
    prefers_boating: Prefer boating access
    preferred_season: Preferred season (summer/fall/winter/spring)
    min_seasonal_score: Minimum seasonal score (1-5)
    require_greenbook_safe: Only show campgrounds with OK safety status
    min_greenbook_vibe_score: Minimum community vibe score (0-100)
    no_discrimination_reports: Exclude campgrounds with discrimination reports
    requires_cell_coverage: Require cell phone coverage
    preferred_carrier: Preferred carrier (verizon/att/tmobile)
    min_cell_coverage_score: Minimum cell coverage score (1-5)
    min_review_count: Minimum number of reviews
    min_avg_sentiment: Minimum average sentiment (0-5)
    sentiment_trending: Filter by trend (improving/stable/declining)
    only_improving_sentiment: Only show campgrounds with improving reviews
    camping_type: Camping type (tent/rv/primitive/group/cabin/glamping)
    allows_pets: Only show pet-friendly campgrounds
    limit: Maximum results (1-50, default 20) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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.
For campground-specific recommendations, see get_gear_for_campground.

Args:
    query: Text search across product name, manufacturer, keywords, and description
    kit_name: Filter by kit (e.g., Basics, Camp Kitchen, Hiking, Cold Weather)
    category_name: Filter by category (e.g., Shelter, Sleeping Gear, Furniture, Electronics)
    max_price: Maximum price in USD
    min_price: Minimum price in USD
    necessity: Filter by level — Essential, Helpful, or Optional
    recommendation_tier: Filter by tier — Our Pick, Value Pick, or Comfort Pick
    limit: Max results (1-20, default 10) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp
- 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) Endpoint: https://mcp.outdoorithm.com/mcp

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## Metadata
- Owner: io.github.outdoorithm
- Version: 0.1.0
- Runtime: Streamable Http
- Transports: HTTP
- License: Not captured
- Language: Not captured
- Stars: Not captured
- Updated: Apr 28, 2026
- Source: https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io