campgrounds
GET /campgrounds
Returns campground information, with optional filters for park codes, state codes, or a search term.
Request
- Base URLhttps://developer.nps.gov/api/v1
- Auth
- API key in query parameter api_key
- or API key in header X-Api-Key
Query parameters
parkCodestring[]
A comma delimited list of park codes (each 4 characters in length).
stateCodestring[]
A comma delimited list of 2 character state codes.
limitinteger
Number of results to return per request. Default is 50.
startinteger
Get the next [limit] results starting with this number. Default is 0.
qstring
Term to search on
sortstring[]
A comma delimited list of resource properties to sort the results by. Ascending order is assumed for each property. If descending order is desired, the unary negative should prefix the property name. Invalid property values will be ignored. If no sort parameter is passed in a request, the default sort is by display order. If sorting by relevanceScore, you 1) will likely use -relevanceScore as a higher score indicates a more relevant result and 2) cannot use it in conjunction with other sort properties. Possible fields to sort by are name, parkCode, Title, and relevanceScore.
Response
successful operation
Example response
{
"total": "665",
"data": [
{
"id": "C4CB1781-C59F-4065-AFE3-F7A327B075A2",
"url": "https://www.nps.gov/pais/planyourvisit/bird-island-basin-campground.htm",
"name": "Bird Island Basin Campground",
"parkCode": "pais",
"description": "Bird Island Basin lies along Laguna Madre with easy access for fishing, birding, windsurfing, and kayaking.",
"latitude": "27.466794",
"longitude": "-97.313693",
"latLong": "{lat:27.466794, lng:-97.313693}",
"audioDescription": "Turn right from the main park road at the Bird Island Basin sign.",
"isPassportStampLocation": "0",
"passportStampLocationDescription": "Visit Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center for nearest Passport Stamp.",
"passportStampImages": [],
"geometryPoiId": "958187A4-DF58-4561-9043-364EC62231DA",
"reservationInfo": "Reservations are required.",
"reservationUrl": "https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10332661",
"regulationsurl": "http://www.nps.gov/moja/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm",
"regulationsOverview": "Groups of 25 or more people and/or 7 or more vehicles are required to obtain a special use permit.",
"amenities": {
"trashRecyclingCollection": "Yes - year round",
"toilets": [
"Vault Toilets - year round"
],
"internetConnectivity": "No",
"showers": [
"None"
],
"cellPhoneReception": "No",
"laundry": "No",
"amphitheater": "No",
"dumpStation": "No",
"campStore": "No",
"staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite": "Yes - seasonal",
"potableWater": [
"No water"
],
"iceAvailableForSale": "No",
"firewoodForSale": "No",
"foodStorageLockers": "No"
},
"contacts": {
"phoneNumbers": [
{
"phoneNumber": "3619498068",
"type": "Voice"
}
],
"emailAddresses": [
{
"emailAddress": "pais_visitor_center@nps.gov"
}
]
},
"fees": [
{
"cost": "8.00",
"description": "In addition to the park entrance fee, a nightly campground fee is required.",
"title": "Standard Tent or RV Site"
}
],
"directionsOverview": "From the park entrance station, travel south on Park Road 22 for 0.8 miles.",
"directionsUrl": "http://www.nps.gov/pais/planyourvisit/directions.htm",
"operatingHours": [
{
"exceptions": [
{
"exceptionHours": {
"sunday": "All Day",
"monday": "All Day",
"tuesday": "All Day",
"wednesday": "All Day",
"thursday": "All Day",
"friday": "All Day",
"saturday": "All Day"
},
"startDate": "2027-06-01",
"name": "Partial Summer Closure",
"endDate": "2027-08-28"
}
],
"description": "Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day.",
"standardHours": {
"sunday": "All Day",
"monday": "All Day",
"tuesday": "All Day",
"wednesday": "All Day",
"thursday": "All Day",
"friday": "All Day",
"saturday": "All Day"
},
"name": "Black Rock Campground"
}
],
"addresses": [
{
"postalCode": "78418",
"city": "Corpus Christi",
"stateCode": "TX",
"countryCode": "US",
"line1": "Padre Island National Seashore",
"type": "Physical",
"line2": "20420 Park Road 22"
}
],
"images": [
{
"credit": "NPS photo",
"crops": [
{
"aspectratio": 3,
"url": "https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/cropped_image/primary/example.jpeg"
}
],
"title": "Converted Schoolies parked at BIB CG",
"altText": "Three converted school buses are parked in a row at the campground.",
"caption": "Converted school buses are parked at Bird Island Basin Campground.",
"url": "https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3BB84171-95A1-7F40-EF558F390842E8F6.jpg"
}
],
"weatherOverview": "Year-round, wind speed ranges from 5-25 miles per hour.",
"numberOfSitesReservable": "0",
"numberOfSitesFirstComeFirstServe": "34",
"campsites": {
"totalSites": "34",
"group": "0",
"horse": "0",
"tentOnly": "10",
"electricalHookups": "0",
"rvOnly": "0",
"walkBoatTo": "0",
"other": "0"
},
"accessibility": {
"wheelchairAccess": "See the ADA Information for campground and site descriptions.",
"internetInfo": "None available",
"cellPhoneInfo": "Do not expect cellular reception however there are limited areas where it might be available.",
"fireStovePolicy": "There are no charcoal grills or campfire rings.",
"rvAllowed": "1",
"rvInfo": "Bird Island Basin has 34 primitive designated sites for RV or tent camping.",
"rvMaxLength": "45",
"additionalInfo": "The Park Store sells bags of ice, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray and other toiletries.",
"trailerMaxLength": "0",
"adaInfo": "Bird Island Basin Campground does not have any designated accessible campsites.",
"trailerAllowed": "1",
"accessRoads": [
"Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather"
],
"classifications": [
"Primitive Camping Areas"
]
},
"multimedia": [
{
"title": "Learn about the B.A.R.K. Ranger Principles ",
"id": "6E028876-7674-4524-9B65-2CA458B985EB",
"type": "multimedia/video",
"url": "https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=6E028876-7674-4524-9B65-2CA458B985EB"
}
],
"relevanceScore": 1
}
],
"limit": "5",
"start": "0"
}Changes
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