Recreation.gov
recreation.govRecreation.gov helps people plan outdoor trips by providing a centralized way to discover recreation areas and bookable campsites. With listings that are regularly updated, it supports travelers who want reliable information on where to go and what’s available—making it a trusted starting point for trip planning and campground monitoring across seasons.
Connecting Recreation.gov gives BOBs the ability to continuously research where you can go and what’s actually available—then keep that plan current as the inventory changes. Instead of manually checking repeatedly, BOBs can run targeted searches for the recreation areas and campsites you care about, understand what’s new, and monitor for availability updates that impact your trip.
With this live awareness, BOBs can support trip-planning and logistics use cases like “watch this campground for openings,” “find new sites that match my dates,” and “notify me the moment availability changes.” This is ideal for families, outdoor clubs, and anyone trying to secure limited camping spots or adapt plans quickly when new listings appear.
What can BOBs do with Recreation.gov?
Perform actions
- Get Recreation Area
- List Activities Options
- List Campsite Id Options
- List Recreation Area Id Options
- Search Campsites
- Search Recreation Areas
Listen to real-time events
- New Campsite Availability Changed Event
- New Recreation Area Added Event