Recreation Information Database
Recreational areas, federal lands, historic sites, museums, and other attractions/resources(US)
- Authentication
- API Key
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Open Data
- Documentation / URL
- https://ridb.recreation.gov/
Overview
RIDB (Recreation Information Database) provides US recreational areas and facilities — key-based (an invalid key returns 401, verified).
Quick Start
Facilities (replace YOUR_KEY):
curl "https://ridb.recreation.gov/api/v1/facilities?limit=1&apikey=YOUR_KEY"{ "error": "Unauthorized Access" }Authentication
- Register at ridb.recreation.gov → API key.
- Send it as the
apikeyquery parameter (invalid → 401, verified).
Rate Limits & Notes
- Free with a US gov registration (check the docs).
- Facilities, recreation areas, and activities.
FAQ
Is RIDB free? Yes — free with registration.
Why 401? Invalid keys return 401 (verified) — register for a key.
What’s the auth style?
apikey query parameter.
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