# Recreation.gov Scraper (`lexis-solutions/recreation-gov-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Recreation.gov listings with structured data — campgrounds, permits, timed entry, facilities & visitor centers. Ideal for outdoor travel research, destination discovery & analytics pipelines.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/lexis-solutions/recreation-gov-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Lexis Solutions](https://apify.com/lexis-solutions) (community)
- **Categories:** Travel, AI, Agents
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $1.90 / 1,000 listings

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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```bash
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```bash
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```

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```bash

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# README

## Recreation Gov Scraper

![banner](https://i.imgur.com/pXb2PwJ.png)

Recreation.gov (recreation.gov) is a US recreation reservation and discovery platform for campgrounds, permits, timed entry, activity passes, visitor centers, facilities, and recreation areas. This actor collects structured detail data from Recreation.gov search and detail pages.

### Introduction

The Recreation Gov scraper starts from search URLs or supported detail URLs and extracts structured data for multiple Recreation.gov entity types.

Supported entity types:

- `recarea`
- `timedentry`
- `permit`
- `campground`
- `activitypass`
- `treepermit`
- `visitorcenter`
- `facility`

### Use Cases

- **Market research**: Track public recreation inventory, destinations, and offerings across parks and forests.
- **Destination discovery**: Build structured datasets for campgrounds, permits, timed-entry products, and visitor facilities.
- **Content monitoring**: Watch changes in public descriptions, metadata, and detail content over time.
- **Analytics pipelines**: Feed BI tools, dashboards, and internal warehousing with structured Recreation.gov data.

### Input

Provide the following fields:

- `startUrls` (array, required): Recreation.gov search URLs or supported detail URLs.
- `maxItems` (integer, optional): Maximum number of detail items to extract per original list URL.
- `proxyConfiguration` (object, optional): Apify proxy settings.

Notes:

- If a `startUrl` is a search URL such as `https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=yosemite`, the actor collects detail items from the search results.
- If a `startUrl` is a supported detail URL, the actor extracts that single detail page directly.
- `maxItems` is enforced per original list URL.
- The exact data structure can vary between entity types because Recreation.gov contains multiple kinds of pages and entities.

Supported detail URL patterns:

- `https://www.recreation.gov/gateways/:id`
- `https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/:id`
- `https://www.recreation.gov/permits/:id`
- `https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/:id`
- `https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/:id`
- `https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/:id`
- `https://www.recreation.gov/camping/poi/:id`

### Input Examples

**1) Search URL**

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=yosemite"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 20,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
````

**2) Detail URLs**

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/gateways/1076"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/permits/445859"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10083840"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/camping/poi/245535"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 0,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

### Output

Each dataset item contains fields like:

```json
{
  "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10083840",
  "entityId": "10083840",
  "entityType": "campground",
  "name": "Yosemite Creek Campground",
  "description": "Yosemite Creek Campground is closed for the winter...",
  "latitude": 37.8263,
  "longitude": -119.5983,
  "parentId": "2991",
  "parentName": "Yosemite National Park",
  "city": "Yosemite National Park",
  "state": "CA",
  "countryCode": "USA",
  "orgId": "128",
  "orgCode": "NPS",
  "phone": "209-372-8502",
  "email": null,
  "directions": "Follow signs from Yosemite National Park...",
  "timeZone": "America/Los_Angeles",
  "address": "YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA, USA",
  "isReservable": true,
  "createdDate": "2018-06-14T00:00:00Z",
  "updatedDate": "2026-03-10T19:45:37.705963Z",
  "extraData": {
    "facilityId": "10083840",
    "facilityType": "STANDARD",
    "activities": [],
    "links": [],
    "rawData": {}
  }
}
```

The `extraData` field contains additional entity-specific information. Its structure can differ depending on the type of Recreation.gov entity being scraped.

### Why use the Recreation Gov Scraper?

- **Multi-entity support**: Works across Recreation.gov gateways, permits, timed-entry pages, campgrounds, facilities, and more.
- **Structured output**: Produces normalized top-level fields with flexible `extraData` per entity type.
- **Per-URL limits**: `maxItems` is enforced per source list URL.

### FAQ

- **Which URLs are supported?**\
  Recreation.gov search URLs and the supported detail URL patterns listed above.

- **Does it support pagination for search results?**\
  Yes. The actor continues collecting results until all items are processed or `maxItems` is reached.

- **Can it scrape a single detail URL directly?**\
  Yes. Supported detail URLs can be used as `startUrls`.

- **Do I need proxies?**\
  Not always, but proxies are recommended for larger runs and better stability.

### Need to scrape other travel and attractions platforms?

Check out our other scrapers:

- [Booking Attractions Scraper](https://apify.com/lexis-solutions/booking-attractions-scraper).
- [Booking Cruises Scraper](https://apify.com/lexis-solutions/booking-cruises-scraper).
- [Booking Taxis Scraper](https://apify.com/lexis-solutions/booking-taxis-scraper).
- [AXS Event Scraper](https://apify.com/lexis-solutions/axs-scraper).

***

**Need help or want a custom solution?**

Lexis Solutions is a certified Apify Partner. We can help with custom data extraction projects.

Contact us over [Email](mailto:scraping@lexis.solutions) or [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lexis-solutions).

### Support Our Work

If you're happy with our work and scrapers, you're welcome to leave us a company review [here](https://apify.com/partners/find/lexis-solutions/review) and leave a review for the scrapers you're subscribed to.

### Image Credit

Image credit: [recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/).

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

List or detail URLs to start with.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of detail items per original URL.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Your proxy configuration from Apify.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=yosemite"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10083840"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 10,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `overview` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=yosemite"
        },
        {
            "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10083840"
        }
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("lexis-solutions/recreation-gov-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrls": [
        { "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=yosemite" },
        { "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10083840" },
    ] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("lexis-solutions/recreation-gov-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=yosemite"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10083840"
    }
  ]
}' |
apify call lexis-solutions/recreation-gov-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=lexis-solutions/recreation-gov-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

```json
{
    "openapi": "3.0.1",
    "info": {
        "title": "Recreation.gov Scraper",
        "description": "Scrape Recreation.gov listings with structured data — campgrounds, permits, timed entry, facilities & visitor centers. Ideal for outdoor travel research, destination discovery & analytics pipelines.",
        "version": "1.0",
        "x-build-id": "4rdNBoZkGhFG4BsaB"
    },
    "servers": [
        {
            "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
        }
    ],
    "paths": {
        "/acts/lexis-solutions~recreation-gov-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-lexis-solutions-recreation-gov-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/lexis-solutions~recreation-gov-scraper/runs": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "runs-sync-lexis-solutions-recreation-gov-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK",
                        "content": {
                            "application/json": {
                                "schema": {
                                    "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema"
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        },
        "/acts/lexis-solutions~recreation-gov-scraper/run-sync": {
            "post": {
                "operationId": "run-sync-lexis-solutions-recreation-gov-scraper",
                "x-openai-isConsequential": false,
                "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
                "tags": [
                    "Run Actor"
                ],
                "requestBody": {
                    "required": true,
                    "content": {
                        "application/json": {
                            "schema": {
                                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
                            }
                        }
                    }
                },
                "parameters": [
                    {
                        "name": "token",
                        "in": "query",
                        "required": true,
                        "schema": {
                            "type": "string"
                        },
                        "description": "Enter your Apify token here"
                    }
                ],
                "responses": {
                    "200": {
                        "description": "OK"
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    },
    "components": {
        "schemas": {
            "inputSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "required": [
                    "startUrls"
                ],
                "properties": {
                    "startUrls": {
                        "title": "Start URLs",
                        "type": "array",
                        "description": "List or detail URLs to start with.",
                        "items": {
                            "type": "object",
                            "required": [
                                "url"
                            ],
                            "properties": {
                                "url": {
                                    "type": "string",
                                    "title": "URL of a web page",
                                    "format": "uri"
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    },
                    "maxItems": {
                        "title": "Maximum number of items",
                        "type": "integer",
                        "description": "Maximum number of detail items per original URL.",
                        "default": 10
                    },
                    "proxyConfiguration": {
                        "title": "Proxy Configuration",
                        "type": "object",
                        "description": "Your proxy configuration from Apify.",
                        "default": {
                            "useApifyProxy": false
                        }
                    }
                }
            },
            "runsResponseSchema": {
                "type": "object",
                "properties": {
                    "data": {
                        "type": "object",
                        "properties": {
                            "id": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "actId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "userId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "startedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "finishedAt": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "format": "date-time",
                                "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
                            },
                            "status": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "READY"
                            },
                            "meta": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "origin": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "API"
                                    },
                                    "userAgent": {
                                        "type": "string"
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "stats": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "inputBodyLen": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2000
                                    },
                                    "rebootCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "restartCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "resurrectCount": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "computeUnits": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "options": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "build": {
                                        "type": "string",
                                        "example": "latest"
                                    },
                                    "timeoutSecs": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 300
                                    },
                                    "memoryMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1024
                                    },
                                    "diskMbytes": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 2048
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "buildId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultDatasetId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "defaultRequestQueueId": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "buildNumber": {
                                "type": "string",
                                "example": "1.0.0"
                            },
                            "containerUrl": {
                                "type": "string"
                            },
                            "usage": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
                                    "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATASET_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 1
                                    },
                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "PROXY_SERPS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            },
                            "usageTotalUsd": {
                                "type": "number",
                                "example": 0.00005
                            },
                            "usageUsd": {
                                "type": "object",
                                "properties": {
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                                        "type": "number",
                                        "example": 0.00005
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                                    "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
                                    },
                                    "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
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                                        "example": 0
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                                        "type": "integer",
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                                        "example": 0
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                                    "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
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                                        "example": 0
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                                        "type": "integer",
                                        "example": 0
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                                        "example": 0
                                    }
                                }
                            }
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
        }
    }
}
```