A CLI-based tool for checking real-time campsite availability across federal campgrounds like National Parks and Forest Service lands.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install recgov-availability
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install recgov-availability using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Recreation.gov Availability Checker?
The Recreation.gov Availability Checker is a specialized utility among Openclaw Skills designed to streamline the process of finding campsites at federal locations, including National Parks, USDA Forest Service sites, and BLM lands. It removes the manual effort of refreshing browser pages by providing a direct interface to check specific campground IDs for consecutive night availability.
This skill is essential for outdoor enthusiasts who need to monitor high-demand locations. By leveraging this tool within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, users can quickly identify open windows for reservations without needing a dedicated API key, making it a lightweight and powerful solution for trip planning.
Recreation.gov Availability Checker Use Cases
- Checking availability for high-demand National Park campgrounds like Yosemite or Zion.
- Searching for specific site types such as tent-only or RV-accessible spots with electric hookups.
- Monitoring multiple campgrounds simultaneously to find any opening within a specific date range.
- Verifying if sites are in First-Come-First-Served (FCFS) status or Not Yet Released (NYR).
How Recreation.gov Availability Checker Works
- The user identifies the unique campground ID from a recreation.gov URL or via the ridb-search tool.
- The skill executes a Python script that queries the recreation.gov availability API for the specified dates and duration.
- The tool parses the returned availability data, checking for consecutive open nights that match the user's criteria.
- If specific filters are applied (like shade or pet-friendly), the skill performs additional metadata lookups for those specific sites.
- A formatted summary or a detailed JSON object is returned to the user indicating which sites are ready for booking.
Recreation.gov Availability Checker Setup
To get started with this entry in the Openclaw Skills library, navigate to the skill directory and ensure you have Python 3.8 or higher installed.
cd skills/recgov-availability
# Basic availability check for a specific campground
python3 scripts/check.py -c 233965 --start 2026-07-10 --nights 2
No API key is required as the script interacts directly with public availability endpoints.
Recreation.gov Availability Checker Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill processes campground IDs and date ranges to generate availability reports. Data can be exported as structured JSON for further automation within other Openclaw Skills.
| Data Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Campground ID | The unique integer identifying the federal recreation area. |
| Status Code | Indicators like Available, Reserved, NYR (Not Yet Released), or FCFS. |
| Site Metadata | Details on electric hookups, pet-friendliness, and vehicle length limits. |
Recreation.gov Availability Checker Advanced Features
- Batch processing: Query multiple campground IDs in a single command for comparison.
- Granular filtering: Filter results by site type (cabin, group, tent) and specific amenities like fire pits or shade.
- JSON output mode: Enable the --json flag to pipe availability data into other scripts or automation workflows.
- Vehicle length validation: Automatically filter sites based on the specific dimensions of your RV or trailer.
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