Recreation.gov
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Connect Recreation.gov to PostHog to sync your data into the PostHog data warehouse for analysis and modeling.
Import public US federal recreation data from the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) behind Recreation.gov: recreation areas, facilities, campsites, tours, permit entrances, and more.
To get an API key, sign in at ridb.recreation.gov, open your profile from the account menu, and copy the API key shown there.
Configuration
| Option | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|
API key | password | Yes |
Linking Recreation.gov to PostHog
- Go to the Data pipeline page in PostHog
- Click New source and select Recreation.gov
- Fill in the required configuration fields
- Click Next, select the tables you want to sync, and then press Import
Supported tables
| Table | Description | Sync method | Incremental field | Primary key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Activities | The catalog of recreational activity types (e.g. camping, hiking, fishing) that recreation areas and facilities can offer. | Full refresh | — | — |
Campsites | Individual campsites within facilities, including type, use, accessibility, location, attributes, and permitted equipment. | Full refresh | — | — |
Events | Events taking place at recreation areas and facilities. | Full refresh | — | — |
Facilities | Recreation facilities (campgrounds, permit offices, visitor centers, trailheads) with descriptions, contact info, coordinates, and reservability. | Full refresh | — | — |
FacilityAddresses | Physical and mailing addresses for facilities. | Full refresh | — | — |
Links | Links (official websites, maps, downloadable documents) attached to recreation areas and facilities. | Full refresh | — | — |
Media | Media items (images, videos, webcams) attached to recreation areas, facilities, and campsites. | Full refresh | — | — |
Organizations | Federal agencies and organizations (e.g. National Park Service, USDA Forest Service) that contribute recreation data to RIDB. | Full refresh | — | — |
PermitEntrances | Permit entrances (wilderness areas, river launch points, lottery entrances) where recreation permits apply, with zones and attributes. | Full refresh | — | — |
RecAreas | Recreation areas (national parks, forests, lakes) with descriptions, contact info, coordinates, and reservability. | Full refresh | — | — |
RecAreaAddresses | Physical and mailing addresses for recreation areas. | Full refresh | — | — |
Tours | Ticketed and guided tours offered at facilities, with duration, type, accessibility, and member tours. | Full refresh | — | — |