What is the key difference between Recreation Gov and Legion MCP?

Recreation Gov belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution, while Legion MCP belongs to the Databases category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Recreation Gov or Legion MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Recreation Gov and Legion MCP free or paid?

Recreation Gov operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Legion MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Recreation Gov lists 4 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Legion MCP lists 10 tools with 5 views and 94 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Recreation Gov and Legion MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Recreation Gov vs Legion MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Recreation Gov and Legion MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Recreation Gov

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 44/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Legion MCP

Databases · Local stdio

Quality: 56/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Verdict Summary: Choose Recreation Gov if you need specialized Databases tools running via a local process. Choose Legion MCP if your workspace requires Databases integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Recreation Gov when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: search_facilities, get_facility, search_recareas.

Explore Recreation Gov Details

Choose Legion MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: DB_TYPE, DB_CONFIG, DB_CONFIGS.
Primary tools included: execute_query, execute_query_json, get_table_columns.

Explore Legion MCP Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	R Recreation Gov Databases	Legion MCP TheRaLabs Databases
Summary	Recreation.gov MCP — wraps the Recreation Information Database (RIDB) API v1	Universal database MCP server supporting multiple database types including PostgreSQL, Redshift, CockroachDB, MySQL, RDS MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, BigQuery, Oracle DB, and SQLite.
Category & Scope	Databases

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Recreation Gov Tools (4)

search_facilities

Search US federal recreation facilities — campgrounds, day-use areas, visitor centers, trailheads — on Recreation.gov. Filter by name/keyword, state, activity (e.g. "camping", "hiking"), or geographic radius. Returns facility IDs, names, types, phone/email, and coordinates. Example: search_faciliti…

get_facility

Get full details for a single Recreation.gov facility (e.g. a campground) by its FacilityID. Returns description, directions, ADA access, phone/email, keywords, and coordinates. Example: get_facility({ facility_id: "232447" })

search_recareas

Search US federal recreation areas — the parent regions (national parks, national forests, BLM/USACE lands) that contain campgrounds and facilities — on Recreation.gov. Filter by name/keyword or state. Returns RecArea IDs, names, descriptions, phone, and coordinates. Example: search_recareas({ quer…

list_campsites

List the individual campsites within a Recreation.gov facility (campground) by FacilityID. Returns campsite IDs, names, type (e.g. "TENT ONLY", "RV"), loop, reservability, and type of use. Example: list_campsites({ facility_id: "232447" })

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Recreation Gov Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recreation-gov": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "recreation-gov"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Legion MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "theralabs-legion-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "DB_TYPE": "YOUR_DB_TYPE_HERE",
        "DB_CONFIG": "YOUR_DB_CONFIG_HERE",
        "DB_CONFIGS": "YOUR_DB_CONFIGS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Recreation Gov is categorized under Databases and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Legion MCP belongs to Databases using local stdio subprocess. Select Recreation Gov when you need capabilities focused on databases and Legion MCP when you require tools for databases.

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