# NPS API: Get National Park Service site visiting details

> Finds a National Park Service site by name in the NPS state directories and returns its fees, hours, visitor centers, contacts, directions and entry booking guidance.

Unofficial. Not affiliated with or endorsed by NPS.

- Page: https://fous.com/methods/nps.gov/get-park
- Method: `nps.gov/get_park`, version 1
- Website: nps.gov
- Returns: official name, designation, states, description, entrance fees, hours, visitor centers, phone, email, directions, reservation requirement, park URL and code
- Effect: read (it gets data and changes nothing)
- Sign-in: none needed
- Cost: 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free
- Verified: Nov 2, 2026

## Inputs

| Field | Type | Required | In the run below | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `park_name` | string | yes | `"Yellowstone"` | Name of the park or NPS site, for example Yellowstone or Statue of Liberty. |

## Output

From a run on Oct 31, 2026, shortened. Its input:

```json
{
  "park_name": "Yellowstone"
}
```

Its output:

```json
{
  "url": "https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm",
  "email": null,
  "states": [
    "Idaho",
    "Montana",
    "Wyoming"
  ],
  "park_code": "YELL",
  "park_name": "Yellowstone National Park",
  "description": "On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal wonders. Today, millions of people come here each year to camp, hike, and enjoy the majesty of the park.",
  "designation": "National Park",
  "phone_number": "307-344-7381",
  "entrance_fees": [
    {
      "price": 35,
      "currency": "USD",
      "pass_name": "Private Vehicle"
    },
    {
      "price": 30,
      "currency": "USD",
      "pass_name": "Motorcycle"
    },
    {
      "price": 30,
      "currency": "USD",
      "pass_name": "Snowmobile"
    }
  ],
  "visitor_centers": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/albright-visitor-center.htm",
      "name": "Albright Visitor Center",
      "address": null
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/canyonvc.htm",
      "name": "Canyon Visitor Education Center",
      "address": null
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/fishing-bridge-visitor-center.htm",
      "name": "Fishing Bridge Visitor Center",
      "address": null
    }
  ],
  "reservation_note": "No reservation or timed-entry permit is required for general park entry; activity-specific bookings may still apply.",
  "directions_summary": "GPS May Not Be Up-To-Date GPS or internet-based mapping services may not reflect the most current road status. When planning your drive to Yellowstone, always check the park roads page before leaving for your trip. Directions Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 3,500 square miles in the northwes…",
  "opening_hours_and_seasons": "Yellowstone is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year When seasonally open, park entrances are not gated at night and visitors may enter and exit the park 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Road statuses can change quickly due to weather conditions and certain restrictions may apply, so check the …",
  "reservations_or_timed_entry_required": false
}
```

## Run it

From code, with a Fous API key in `FOUS_API_KEY`; the answer's `data` holds the output:

```bash
curl https://api.fous.com/v1/runs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"method":"nps.gov/get_park","input":{"park_name":"Yellowstone"}}'
```

From an AI agent connected to the Fous MCP server: its `run` with the same method and input. To connect one, give it `set up https://fous.com/SKILL.md`.

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## Input schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "park_name"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "park_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Name of the park or NPS site, for example Yellowstone or Statue of Liberty."
    }
  }
}
```

## Output schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "park_name",
    "designation",
    "states",
    "description",
    "entrance_fees",
    "opening_hours_and_seasons",
    "visitor_centers",
    "phone_number",
    "email",
    "directions_summary",
    "reservations_or_timed_entry_required",
    "reservation_note",
    "url",
    "park_code"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "url": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "email": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ]
    },
    "states": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "string"
      }
    },
    "park_code": {
      "type": "string",
      "x-fous-developer": true
    },
    "park_name": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Official park or site name."
    },
    "description": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ]
    },
    "designation": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "phone_number": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ]
    },
    "entrance_fees": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "required": [
          "pass_name",
          "price",
          "currency"
        ],
        "properties": {
          "price": {
            "type": "number"
          },
          "currency": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "pass_name": {
            "type": "string"
          }
        },
        "additionalProperties": false
      }
    },
    "visitor_centers": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "required": [
          "name",
          "address",
          "url"
        ],
        "properties": {
          "url": {
            "type": "string",
            "description": "NPS page for this visitor center."
          },
          "name": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "address": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ]
          }
        },
        "additionalProperties": false
      }
    },
    "reservation_note": {
      "type": "string"
    },
    "directions_summary": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ]
    },
    "opening_hours_and_seasons": {
      "type": [
        "string",
        "null"
      ]
    },
    "reservations_or_timed_entry_required": {
      "type": "boolean"
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}
```

## See more

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