Campground Details API

TYPES OF DATA AVAILABLE

Campgrounds:  US and Canada's national and state/provincial parks, campgrounds, and campsites.

Request Limits

Campgrounds API Key  APPLY FOR A KEY

·        Active - Upon registration

·        Throttle Rate - 2 calls per second

·        Quota Limit – 5,000 calls per day

The Campground Details API provides a rich set of metadata about a given campground.  This includes a detailed description, often authored by park rangers, and a comprehensive list of ammenities. 

URL: http://api.amp.active.com/camping/campground/details?{queryString params}&api_key={key}
Method: GET

Sample Request - returns details about Mueller State Park in Colorado 

http://api.amp.active.com/camping/campground/details?contractCode=CO&parkId=50032&api_key=2chxq68efd4azrpygt5hh2qu

Sample Response

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
<detailDescription 
  alert="BEAR ALERT: BLACK BEARS ARE COMMON IN THE PARK. FOOD STORAGE REGULATION 
   STRICTLY ENFORCED! FIRST COME FIRST SERVE CAMPING MAY BE AVAILBLE OUTSIDE 
   THE RESERVATION DATES. CONTACT THE PARK FOR INFORMATION." 
  contractID="CO" 
  description="The Mueller cabins are only reservable through the call center.       
   Mueller State Park is open year round. With its wealth of aspen trees, each 
   season is a delight for photographers and sightseers visiting the park. Over 
   fifty miles of scenic trails invite you to explore the park&amp;#39;s rare beauty. 
   Hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, snow shoeing, cross country 
   skiing and nature study are the park&amp;#39;s main attractions.  Mueller&amp;#39;s 5,121 
   acres of aspen and conifer forests are home to an abundance of wildlife including 
   black bear, elk, deer, fox, coyotes, &amp; hawks. 132 campsites in seven loops 
   include 110 electrical sites accommodating motor homes, trailers and tents, and 22 
   walk-in tent only sites. Campsites fees range from $16 - $20. After the middle of October, 
   limited winter campsites are available first come/first serve. For more information, 
   call the park at 719-687-2366." 
  drivingDirection="25 miles west of Colorado Springs on Hwy 24 to Divide. Then 3 1/2 
   miles south on Hwy 67 to the park entrance." 
  facilitiesDescription="" 
  facility="MUELLER STATE PARK" 
  facilityID="50032" 
  importantInformation=" ATTENTION TENT CAMPERS: When checking site information, tent 
   campers must scroll down and read the &quot;IMPORTANT INFORMATION&quot; which will 
   contain tent size information for that site. Some sites will not accommodate tents. 
   ATTENTION ALL CAMPERS: Mueller is Black Bear country. Proper food storage is required 
   per regulations. IMPORTANT RESERVATION INFORMATION: Mueller&amp;#39;s campsites are 
   on reservations approximately the middle of May through the middle of October. Reservations 
   must be made at least three days in advance of your arrival. Aspen Leaf Annual Pass holders 
   can make discounted reservations online. In addition to the camping fee, a parks pass 
   (annual or daily) is required on all vehicles entering the park. Parks passes are not 
   included in reservation fees. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE CAMPING MAY BE AVAILBLE OUTSIDE THE 
   RESERVATION DATES. CONTACT THE PARK FOR INFORMATION. " 
  latitude="38.8947222" 
  longitude="-105.1794444" 
  nearbyAttrctionDescription="" 
  orientationDescription="" 
  recreationDescription="" 
  reservationUrl="http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=CO&amp;parkId=50032">
  <address city="DIVIDE" country="United States" state="Colorado" 
   streetAddress="P.O. BOX 39" zip="80814"/>
  <photo url="&lt;img width=&quot;180&quot; height=&quot;120&quot; 
   src=&quot;http://www.reserveamerica.com/photos/small/co_50032_1.jpg&quot;"/>
  <photo url="&lt;img width=&quot;180&quot; height=&quot;120&quot; 
   src=&quot;http://www.reserveamerica.com/photos/small/co_50032_2.jpg&quot;"/>
  <photo url="&lt;img width=&quot;180&quot; height=&quot;120&quot; 
   src=&quot;http://www.reserveamerica.com/photos/small/co_50032_3.jpg&quot;"/>
  <photo url="&lt;img width=&quot;180&quot; height=&quot;120&quot; 
   src=&quot;http://www.reserveamerica.com/photos/small/co_50032_4.jpg&quot;"/>
  <photo url="&lt;img width=&quot;180&quot; height=&quot;120&quot; 
   src=&quot;http://www.reserveamerica.com/photos/small/co_50032_5.jpg&quot;"/>
  <photo url="&lt;img width=&quot;180&quot; height=&quot;120&quot; 
   src=&quot;http://www.reserveamerica.com/photos/small/co_50032_6.jpg&quot;"/>
  <informationLink link="" title=""/>
  <contact name="Direct Line" number="7196872366"/>
  <contact name="Ranger Station" number="7196872366"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Biking"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Bird Watching"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Camper Services Bldg"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Comfort Station"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Cross Country Skiing"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Dump Station"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Firewood Available"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Fishing"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Group Campground"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Hiking"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Horseback Riding"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Hunting"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Interpretitive Programs"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Laundry Facilities"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Natural Shade"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Nature Study Exhibits"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Parking"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Photography"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Picnic Tables"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Picnicking"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Playground"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Proximity To Camp Serv."/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Ranger Station"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Showers"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Snow Shoeing"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Snow Sledding"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Visitor Center"/>
  <amenity distance="Within Facility" name="Wildlife Watching Opportunity"/>
</detailDescription>

Reserving a Campground

The "fullReservationUrl" should be linked to in order to guide the user to ReserveAmerica.com, Active.com's campground reservation system, to make the campsite reservation.  As of now, reservations cannot be realized through the API.

API Parameters

contractCode: STATE, FEDERAL or PRIVATE

"contractCode" is a syonym for contractID, which is what is returned by the Campground Search API.  It specifies the jurisdiction for the campground.  This parameter must be used in conjuction with parkId.

parkId: Facility ID

"parkId" is a synonym for "facilityID", which is returned by the Campground Search API.  It is a unique identifier for the campground.  For example, a Campgrounds Search API request for parks in Colorado might return the Mueller State Park as a matching record:

<result 
  contractID="CO" 
  contractType="STATE" 
  facilityID="50032" 
  facilityName="MUELLER STATE PARK" 
  faciltyPhoto="/photos/details/co_50032_1.jpg" 
  latitude="38.8947222" 
  longitude="-105.1794444" 
  sitesWithAmps="Y" 
  sitesWithPetsAllowed="Y" 
  sitesWithSewerHookup="N" 
  sitesWithWaterHookup="N" 
  sitesWithWaterfront="" 
  state="CO"/>

A call to the Campground Details API to get more information about this campground looks like this:

http://api.amp.active.com/camping/campground/details?contractCode=CO&parkId=50032&api_key=2chxq68efd4azrpygt5hh2qu

where contractID="CO" is mapped to contractCode=CO, and facilityID="50032" is mapped to parkId=50032.