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Generate a context-aware packing checklist for a camping trip. Returns categorized items from the gear catalog, adjusted for campground amenities, activities, weather, and group size.
Number of adults (default 2)
Number of nights (default 2)
spring, summer, fall, or winter (optional)
Number of children (default 0)
Whether bringing pets (default false)
car_camping, backpacking, rv, or glamping (default car_camping)
Planned activities (hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, biking, beach)
Optional CUID to personalize based on campground amenities
Generate a context-aware packing checklist for a camping trip. Returns categorized items from the gear catalog, adjusted for campground amenities, activities, weather, and group size.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| adults | integer | Number of adults (default 2) |
| nights | integer | Number of nights (default 2) |
| season | any | spring, summer, fall, or winter (optional) |
| children | integer | Number of children (default 0) |
| has_pets | boolean | Whether bringing pets (default false) |
| trip_type | string | car_camping, backpacking, rv, or glamping (default car_camping) |
| activities | any | Planned activities (hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, biking, beach) |
| campground_id | any | Optional CUID to personalize based on campground amenities |
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"adults": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 2,
"description": "Number of adults (default 2)"
},
"nights": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 2,
"description": "Number of nights (default 2)"
},
"season": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"spring",
"summer",
"fall",
"winter"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "spring, summer, fall, or winter (optional)"
},
"children": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 0,
"description": "Number of children (default 0)"
},
"has_pets": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Whether bringing pets (default false)"
},
"trip_type": {
"enum": [
"car_camping",
"backpacking",
"rv",
"glamping"
],
"type": "string",
"default": "car_camping",
"description": "car_camping, backpacking, rv, or glamping (default car_camping)"
},
"activities": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Planned activities (hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking, biking, beach)"
},
"campground_id": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Optional CUID to personalize based on campground amenities"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Calculate realistic drive times from an origin to multiple campgrounds using Mapbox routing with live traffic. Uses the Mapbox Matrix API for traffic-aware routing. Maximum 9 destinations per request.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| destinations* | array | List of {campground_id: str, latitude: float, longitude: float} (max 9) |
| origin_latitude* | number | Latitude of starting location |
| origin_longitude* | number | Longitude of starting location |
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"origin_latitude",
"origin_longitude",
"destinations"
],
"properties": {
"destinations": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"additionalProperties": true
},
"description": "List of {campground_id: str, latitude: float, longitude: float} (max 9)"
},
"origin_latitude": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Latitude of starting location"
},
"origin_longitude": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Longitude of starting location"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Check real-time campground availability for specific dates. Queries the camply-service to check live campsite availability against reservation systems. Supports 30+ providers including RecreationDotGov, ReserveCalifornia, state parks, and county parks.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| end_date* | string | Check-out date in YYYY-MM-DD format |
| min_nights | integer | Minimum consecutive nights required (1-7, default 1) |
| start_date* | string | Check-in date in YYYY-MM-DD format |
| campground_id* | string | Campground CUID (e.g., "ReserveCalifornia:uuid:725") |
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_id",
"start_date",
"end_date"
],
"properties": {
"end_date": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Check-out date in YYYY-MM-DD format"
},
"min_nights": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 1,
"description": "Minimum consecutive nights required (1-7, default 1)"
},
"start_date": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Check-in date in YYYY-MM-DD format"
},
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Campground CUID (e.g., \"ReserveCalifornia:uuid:725\")"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Check campgrounds for safety issues, community atmosphere, and active alerts. Checks: - Greenbook community safety (vibe scores, discrimination reports, flag status) - Active campground alerts (closures, restrictions) from enriched data - Red flag detection (prevents recommending unsafe campgrounds)
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| campground_ids* | array | List of campground CUIDs to check |
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_ids"
],
"properties": {
"campground_ids": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "List of campground CUIDs to check"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Compare 2-3 gear items side-by-side with specs, pros/cons, verdicts, and comparison summary. Supports lookup by unique_id with slug fallback.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| gear_ids* | array | List of 2-3 gear item identifiers (unique_id or slug) |
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"gear_ids"
],
"properties": {
"gear_ids": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "List of 2-3 gear item identifiers (unique_id or slug)"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Find campgrounds similar to a given campground using vector embedding similarity. Uses pre-computed embeddings combining review text (semantic) and structured attributes (amenities, terrain, activities) for nuanced similarity matching.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result_limit | integer | Number of results (1-50, default 20) |
| campground_id* | string | CUID of the target campground to find similar ones for |
| max_distance_km | any | Optional max distance in km (omit for nationwide search) |
| semantic_weight | number | Weight for text/review similarity (0-1, default 0.6) |
| structured_weight | number | Weight for attribute similarity (0-1, default 0.4) |
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_id"
],
"properties": {
"result_limit": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 20,
"description": "Number of results (1-50, default 20)"
},
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "CUID of the target campground to find similar ones for"
},
"max_distance_km": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Optional max distance in km (omit for nationwide search)"
},
"semantic_weight": {
"type": "number",
"default": 0.6,
"description": "Weight for text/review similarity (0-1, default 0.6)"
},
"structured_weight": {
"type": "number",
"default": 0.4,
"description": "Weight for attribute similarity (0-1, default 0.4)"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Get comprehensive details for a specific campground including amenities, reviews, safety, and seasonal ratings. Returns ~80 curated fields (not the raw 214-column dump) including: - Identity, location, fees, site info - All amenity and activity booleans + descriptions - Review summaries, best campsites, common complaints, tips - Greenbook community safety (vibe score, flag status) - Seasonal LLM ratings (spring/summer/fall/winter) - Sentiment trend direction - Hero image with credits Data coverage: a missing or empty field means the attribute isn't in our records, not that the feature is absent at the campground. Coverage varies by provider; the campground operator is the authoritative source.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| campground_id* | string | Unique campground identifier (CUID format, e.g., "RecreationDotGov:232447:1074") |
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_id"
],
"properties": {
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Unique campground identifier (CUID format, e.g., \"RecreationDotGov:232447:1074\")"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Get personalized gear recommendations for a specific campground. Returns pre-computed recommendations across slot types: essential (must-have), activity (activity-matched), comfort (nice-to-have), amenity_gap (compensates for missing amenities). Each includes product details and purchase links.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| slot_type | any | Optional filter — one of essential/activity/comfort/amenity_gap |
| campground_id* | string | Campground CUID |
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_id"
],
"properties": {
"slot_type": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Optional filter — one of essential/activity/comfort/amenity_gap"
},
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Campground CUID"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Get camping-specific 7-day weather forecast with suitability ratings and gear recommendations. Uses Open-Meteo's commercial API to provide: - Daily high/low temps, conditions, precipitation, wind - Camping suitability rating per day (excellent/good/fair/poor/not_recommended) - Gear recommendations based on conditions - Safety warnings for extreme weather - Best camping days in the forecast period Forecast data is from Open-Meteo, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Every successful forecast includes an `attribution` field carrying the required credit.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| latitude* | number | Campground latitude |
| longitude* | number | Campground longitude |
| check_in_date | any | Planned check-in date ISO format (optional) |
| check_out_date | any | Planned check-out date ISO format (optional) |
| campground_name | any | Campground name for context (optional) |
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"latitude",
"longitude"
],
"properties": {
"latitude": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Campground latitude"
},
"longitude": {
"type": "number",
"description": "Campground longitude"
},
"check_in_date": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Planned check-in date ISO format (optional)"
},
"check_out_date": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Planned check-out date ISO format (optional)"
},
"campground_name": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Campground name for context (optional)"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Check server health and connectivity. Returns: Dictionary with health status including: - status: "healthy" or "unhealthy" - version: Server version - environment: Current environment (dev/staging/prod)
No arguments.
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {},
"additionalProperties": false
}Prepare a one-tap booking handoff for the user's chosen campground/dates. Returns a pre-filled deep link to the operator's reservation page plus the booking-window context (release date/time, operator rules, alert suggestion). Does NOT book on behalf: third-party booking is prohibited by Recreation.gov, ReserveCalifornia, ReserveAmerica, and every other supported public-land operator.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| end_date* | string | Check-out date (YYYY-MM-DD). |
| party_size | any | Optional group size. Surfaced in the user-facing summary; most operators don't accept this in URL params, so it isn't embedded in the deep link. |
| start_date* | string | Check-in date (YYYY-MM-DD). |
| campground_id* | string | Outdoorithm CUID (e.g. ``RecreationDotGov:232447``). |
{
"type": "object",
"required": [
"campground_id",
"start_date",
"end_date"
],
"properties": {
"end_date": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Check-out date (YYYY-MM-DD)."
},
"party_size": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "integer"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Optional group size. Surfaced in the user-facing summary;\nmost operators don't accept this in URL params, so it isn't\nembedded in the deep link."
},
"start_date": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Check-in date (YYYY-MM-DD)."
},
"campground_id": {
"type": "string",
"description": "Outdoorithm CUID (e.g. ``RecreationDotGov:232447``)."
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}Search for campgrounds with 40+ filters including location, amenities, activities, and community safety. Requires at least one location constraint: near_location, campground_name, latitude+longitude, or states.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | Maximum results (1-50, default 20) |
| states | any | US state codes to filter by (e.g., ["CA", "OR"]) |
| latitude | any | Latitude coordinate |
| longitude | any | Longitude coordinate |
| allows_pets | boolean | Only show pet-friendly campgrounds |
| camping_type | any | Camping type (tent/rv/primitive/group/cabin/glamping) |
| near_location | any | City, park, address, or landmark (e.g., "Oakland, CA", "Yosemite") |
| prefers_beach | boolean | Prefer beach settings |
| prefers_quiet | boolean | Prefer quiet campgrounds |
Search the Outdoorithm gear catalog by keyword, category, price range, kit, necessity, or recommendation tier. Returns matching products with prices, verdicts, and purchase links.
| Argument | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| limit | integer | Max results (1-20, default 10) |
| query | any | Text search across product name, manufacturer, keywords, and description |
| kit_name | any | Filter by kit (e.g., Basics, Camp Kitchen, Hiking, Cold Weather) |
| max_price | any | Maximum price in USD |
| min_price | any | Minimum price in USD |
| necessity | any | Filter by level — Essential, Helpful, or Optional |
| category_name | any | Filter by category (e.g., Shelter, Sleeping Gear, Furniture, Electronics) |
| recommendation_tier | any | Filter by tier — Our Pick, Value Pick, or Comfort Pick |
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"limit": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 10,
"description": "Max results (1-20, default 10)"
},
"query": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Text search across product name, manufacturer, keywords, and description"
},
"kit_name": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Filter by kit (e.g., Basics, Camp Kitchen, Hiking, Cold Weather)"
},
"max_price": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Maximum price in USD"
},
"min_price": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum price in USD"
},
"necessity": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Filter by level — Essential, Helpful, or Optional"
},
"category_name": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Filter by category (e.g., Shelter, Sleeping Gear, Furniture, Electronics)"
},
"recommendation_tier": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Filter by tier — Our Pick, Value Pick, or Comfort Pick"
}
},
"additionalProperties": false
}| prefers_desert | boolean | Prefer desert settings |
| prefers_forest | boolean | Prefer forested settings |
| prefers_hiking | boolean | Prefer hiking trails |
| campground_name | any | Name, or the start of the name, of a specific campground (e.g., "Jumbo Rocks", "Upper Pines"). Matching campgrounds are returned first; with no other location given, the search centers on the best match. |
| prefers_boating | boolean | Prefer boating access |
| prefers_fishing | boolean | Prefer fishing access |
| prefers_privacy | boolean | Prefer private campsites |
| min_review_count | any | Minimum number of reviews |
| preferred_season | any | Preferred season (summer/fall/winter/spring) |
| prefers_kayaking | boolean | Prefer kayaking access |
| prefers_mountain | boolean | Prefer mountain settings |
| prefers_secluded | boolean | Prefer secluded/private campgrounds |
| prefers_swimming | boolean | Prefer swimming areas |
| requires_showers | boolean | Require shower facilities |
| min_avg_sentiment | any | Minimum average sentiment (0-5) |
| preferred_carrier | any | Preferred carrier (verizon/att/tmobile) |
| prefers_adventure | boolean | Prefer adventure-oriented campgrounds |
| prefers_lakefront | boolean | Prefer lakefront locations |
| max_distance_miles | any | Maximum distance from location in miles |
| min_seasonal_score | any | Minimum seasonal score (1-5) |
| prefers_oceanfront | boolean | Prefer ocean/beach locations |
| prefers_relaxation | boolean | Prefer relaxation-focused campgrounds |
| prefers_riverfront | boolean | Prefer riverside locations |
| prefers_stargazing | boolean | Prefer dark sky areas |
| sentiment_trending | any | Filter by trend (improving/stable/declining) |
| max_price_per_night | any | Maximum price filter |
| min_price_per_night | any | Minimum price filter |
| requires_dump_station | boolean | Require RV dump station |
| require_greenbook_safe | boolean | Only show campgrounds with OK safety status |
| requires_accessibility | boolean | Require wheelchair/ADA accessible features |
| requires_cell_coverage | boolean | Require cell phone coverage |
| requires_flush_toilets | boolean | Require flush toilets |
| requires_potable_water | boolean | Require potable water |
| requires_water_hookups | boolean | Require water hookups |
| min_cell_coverage_score | any | Minimum cell coverage score (1-5) |
| prefers_family_friendly | boolean | Prefer family-friendly campgrounds |
| min_greenbook_vibe_score | any | Minimum community vibe score (0-100) |
| only_improving_sentiment | boolean | Only show campgrounds with improving reviews |
| no_discrimination_reports | boolean | Exclude campgrounds with discrimination reports |
| requires_electric_hookups | boolean | Require electric hookups |
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"limit": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 20,
"description": "Maximum results (1-50, default 20)"
},
"states": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "US state codes to filter by (e.g., [\"CA\", \"OR\"])"
},
"latitude": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Latitude coordinate"
},
"longitude": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Longitude coordinate"
},
"allows_pets": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Only show pet-friendly campgrounds"
},
"camping_type": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"tent",
"rv",
"primitive",
"group",
"cabin",
"glamping"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Camping type (tent/rv/primitive/group/cabin/glamping)"
},
"near_location": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "City, park, address, or landmark (e.g., \"Oakland, CA\", \"Yosemite\")"
},
"prefers_beach": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer beach settings"
},
"prefers_quiet": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer quiet campgrounds"
},
"prefers_desert": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer desert settings"
},
"prefers_forest": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer forested settings"
},
"prefers_hiking": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer hiking trails"
},
"campground_name": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Name, or the start of the name, of a specific campground\n(e.g., \"Jumbo Rocks\", \"Upper Pines\"). Matching campgrounds are returned\nfirst; with no other location given, the search centers on the best match."
},
"prefers_boating": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer boating access"
},
"prefers_fishing": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer fishing access"
},
"prefers_privacy": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer private campsites"
},
"min_review_count": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "integer"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum number of reviews"
},
"preferred_season": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"spring",
"summer",
"fall",
"winter"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Preferred season (summer/fall/winter/spring)"
},
"prefers_kayaking": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer kayaking access"
},
"prefers_mountain": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer mountain settings"
},
"prefers_secluded": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer secluded/private campgrounds"
},
"prefers_swimming": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer swimming areas"
},
"requires_showers": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require shower facilities"
},
"min_avg_sentiment": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum average sentiment (0-5)"
},
"preferred_carrier": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"verizon",
"att",
"tmobile"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Preferred carrier (verizon/att/tmobile)"
},
"prefers_adventure": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer adventure-oriented campgrounds"
},
"prefers_lakefront": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer lakefront locations"
},
"max_distance_miles": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Maximum distance from location in miles"
},
"min_seasonal_score": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Minimum seasonal score (1-5)"
},
"prefers_oceanfront": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer ocean/beach locations"
},
"prefers_relaxation": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer relaxation-focused campgrounds"
},
"prefers_riverfront": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer riverside locations"
},
"prefers_stargazing": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Prefer dark sky areas"
},
"sentiment_trending": {
"anyOf": [
{
"enum": [
"improving",
"stable",
"declining"
],
"type": "string"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Filter by trend (improving/stable/declining)"
},
"max_price_per_night": {
"anyOf": [
{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
"default": null,
"description": "Maximum price filter"
},
"min_price_per_night": {
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"type": "number"
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{
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},
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"description": "Only show campgrounds with OK safety status"
},
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"default": false,
"description": "Require wheelchair/ADA accessible features"
},
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"default": false,
"description": "Require cell phone coverage"
},
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"type": "boolean",
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"description": "Require flush toilets"
},
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"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require potable water"
},
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"default": false,
"description": "Require water hookups"
},
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{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
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"description": "Prefer family-friendly campgrounds"
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{
"type": "number"
},
{
"type": "null"
}
],
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},
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"default": false,
"description": "Only show campgrounds with improving reviews"
},
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"description": "Exclude campgrounds with discrimination reports"
},
"requires_electric_hookups": {
"type": "boolean",
"default": false,
"description": "Require electric hookups"
}
},
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}