How do I use Tentahead MCP?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Tentahead MCP Find parks within 2 hours of Chicago with EV charging and open sites next weekend" That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed. Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.

tentahead-mcp

MCP server for campsite search and trip planning. Search parks, check availability, compare options, and plan group trips — all from your AI assistant.

Connects to the Tentahead API, which covers Illinois state parks with live availability, weather, safety, EV charging, and drive-time data.

Quick Start

Add to your MCP client config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tentahead": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "tentahead-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

That's it. An API key is created automatically on first run.

Tools

Tool	Description
`search_parks`	Search parks by origin, drive time, activities, camping types, and group support
`find_campsites`	Find available campsites for a date range, ranked for group fit and amenities
`find_open_weekends`	Find upcoming weekends with viable availability for a group
`check_availability`	Check site-level availability for a specific park and date range
`get_park_details`	Full park profile with facilities, rules, trails, and planning details
`get_weather`	Forecast conditions and monthly normals for trip planning
`check_safety`	Safety context including alerts, hunting overlap, and emergency support
`find_ev_charging`	On-site and nearby EV charging stations with connector and power filters
`find_similar`	Find parks similar to a reference site or description

Prompts

Prompt	Description
`plan_troop_trip`	Plan a troop trip with availability, safety, and weather workflow
`weekend_search`	Fast weekend search flow
`pre_trip_check`	Pre-trip weather/safety/facility briefing
`compare_parks`	Compare two or three parks side-by-side

Example Queries

"Find campgrounds within 2 hours of Chicago for a 20-person scout troop in May"

"Compare Illinois Beach and Kankakee River for a family weekend"

"Which parks near Springfield have electric sites available the weekend of April 12?"

"Give me a pre-trip safety briefing for Starved Rock this Friday"

Configuration

Environment Variable	Default	Description
`TENTAHEAD_API_URL`	`https://api.tentahead.com/mcp`	API endpoint

API keys are stored in ~/.tentahead/api-key.json and created automatically.

How It Works

This is a thin relay that connects your local MCP client (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) to the Tentahead API. Tools and prompts are discovered dynamically from the upstream server, so you always get the latest capabilities without updating this package.