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Recreation.gov API

Recreation.gov (recreation.gov) has 2 public methods: check campsite availability and search campgrounds and recreation experiences. Each costs 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free.

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Methods

2

  • Check campsite availability

    Finds Recreation.gov campsites free for every night of a stay at a campground, with site details. Nightly prices are shown only when a campground lists a single nightly rate. Availability can change before booking.

    Returns free sites for the stay, site type, loop, capacity, nightly price when fixed, booking links

    Readrecreation.gov/check_campsite_availability

  • Search campgrounds and recreation experiences

    Finds campgrounds, cabins, permits, tours, timed entries and day-use experiences near a place or within a park or forest on Recreation.gov. Distances and nightly prices are included when listed; prices are not availability quotes.

    Returns name, type, park or forest, state, description, distance, nightly prices, sites, reservable flag, link

    Readrecreation.gov/search_campgrounds