Tentahead MCP
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
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.
Related MCP server: National Parks MCP Server
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Search parks by origin, drive time, activities, camping types, and group support |
| Find available campsites for a date range, ranked for group fit and amenities |
| Find upcoming weekends with viable availability for a group |
| Check site-level availability for a specific park and date range |
| Full park profile with facilities, rules, trails, and planning details |
| Forecast conditions and monthly normals for trip planning |
| Safety context including alerts, hunting overlap, and emergency support |
| On-site and nearby EV charging stations with connector and power filters |
| Find parks similar to a reference site or description |
Prompts
Prompt | Description |
| Plan a troop trip with availability, safety, and weather workflow |
| Fast weekend search flow |
| Pre-trip weather/safety/facility briefing |
| 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 |
|
| 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.
Links
Tentahead — Browse campground listings
API Health — Check API status
llms.txt — LLM discovery file
License
MIT
Available Tools
9 toolscheck_availabilityCheck AvailabilityARead-only
Check detailed site-level availability for a specific park and date range, including spot types and capacity context.
Inputs: end_date (required), start_date (required), group_size, park_id, +2 more.
check_safetyCheck Park SafetyARead-only
Return park safety context including alerts, hunting overlap, and nearby emergency support for a given trip window.
Inputs: end_date (required), start_date (required), park_id, park_name.
find_campsitesFind CampsitesARead-only
Find available campsite options for a date range, ranked for group fit, amenities, drive time, and price across supported parks.
Inputs: end_date (required), group_size (required), start_date (required), ada_accessible, +10 more.
find_ev_chargingFind EV ChargingARead-only
Return on-site charging options and nearby public charging stations for a park, with connector, power, and network filters.
Inputs: connector_type, end_date, min_power_kw, network, +4 more.
find_open_weekendsFind Open WeekendsARead-only
Find upcoming weekend date options with viable campsite availability for a group, optionally filtered by park, state, month, or drive time.
Inputs: group_size (required), max_drive_minutes, month, near, +4 more.
find_similarFind Similar CampsitesBRead-only
Find campsites similar to a reference site or campsite description, optionally filtering to currently available matches for a date range.
Inputs: available_only, description, end_date, limit, +7 more.
get_park_detailsGet Park DetailsBRead-only
Return a park profile with facilities, rules, trails, amenities, and scout-relevant planning details for a specific park.
Inputs: park_id, park_name.
get_weatherGet Park WeatherBRead-only
Return forecast conditions and monthly normals for trip planning at a specific park.
Inputs: date, month, park_id, park_name.
search_parksSearch ParksBRead-only
Search supported parks by origin, drive time, activities, camping types, and group-camping support.
Inputs: activities, has_group_camping, has_spot_types, limit, +4 more.
Tool Schema Changelog
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TDQS
Scored across 9 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: availability checking, safety context, campsite finding, EV charging, weekend planning, similarity matching, park details, weather forecasting, and park searching. The descriptions reinforce unique functions, making tool selection unambiguous.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern (e.g., check_availability, find_campsites, get_park_details) with no deviations in style or convention. This predictability aids agent understanding and navigation of the toolset.
With 9 tools, the set is well-scoped for trip planning and campsite booking, covering key aspects like availability, safety, amenities, weather, and search. Each tool earns its place without redundancy or bloat, fitting typical server scope expectations.
The toolset provides comprehensive coverage for campsite and park planning, including search, details, availability, safety, weather, and specialized features like EV charging and similarity matching. No obvious gaps exist; agents can handle end-to-end planning workflows effectively.
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