{"id":113756,"date":"2026-08-21T18:46:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wheelchairtraveling.com\/?p=113756"},"modified":"2026-08-21T18:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:58:45","slug":"usa-track-chair-all-terrain-wheelchair-free-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wheelchairtraveling.com\/usa-track-chair-all-terrain-wheelchair-free-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"USA Track-Chair & All-Terrain Wheelchair Free Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Off-road hiking doesn’t require owning specialized gear. A growing number of state parks, national parks, and nonprofits now lend out all-terrain track chairs at no cost \u2014 you just need to know where to look and how far ahead to reserve. Below is a confirmed, sourced list of programs by state.<\/p>\n

For a rundown of the different types of manual and power off-road chairs (GRIT Freedom Chair, Mountain Trike, Action Trackchair, and more) and how to choose between them, see our guide to Remote + Off-Grid Travel All-Terrain Wheelchairs<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Programs change year to year \u2014 always confirm details directly with the park before you go. If your state isn’t listed here, check the crowdsourced Trackchair Finder<\/a> tool, which maps public-use track chairs nationwide.<\/em><\/p>\n

Programs by State<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Colorado \u2014 Staunton State Park<\/strong> (the original program, started 2016)
\nFree, but a $10 park day pass applies. Reservations open May 1 for the season; chairs run Friday\u2013Sunday, June through October. Three designated trails (Davis Ponds, Mason Creek, and Staunton Ranch), 2\u20135 miles each. Slide boards and a sling lift are available to help with transfers.
\nSource: Colorado Parks and Wildlife \u2013 Staunton State Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Missouri \u2014 Statewide, six locations<\/strong>
\nFree. Reserve two days in advance. Open to anyone with a mobility need; users under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Staff do not assist with transfers.
\nSource: Missouri State Parks \u2013 Track Chair Program<\/a><\/p>\n

Connecticut \u2014 Seven park locations<\/strong>
\nFree. Available first Saturday in June through end of October (each site has one tracked and one wheeled chair). Requires ID\/driver’s license, a same-day waiver, and a 4-point harness at all times. Weight limits: 300 lbs (track chair) \/ 350 lbs (wheel-based chair). Max three hours per reservation.
\nSource: CT State Parks and Forests \u2013 All-Terrain Wheelchairs<\/a><\/p>\n

Georgia \u2014 Multiple state parks, historic sites, and a wildlife center<\/strong>
\nFree; reservations required through the All-Terrain Georgia system, with roughly a 7-day approval process. A companion 18 or older (“Buddy”) must accompany the user and complete a short virtual training. Usable for hiking, fishing, and adaptive hunts, not just sightseeing. Run in partnership with the Aimee Copeland Foundation.
\nSource: Georgia DNR \u2013 All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchairs<\/a><\/p>\n

Michigan \u2014 Multiple state parks and recreation areas<\/strong>
\nFree, first-come-first-served at some parks, reservation-based at others. Chairs can handle trails, snow, sand, and up to 8 inches of water. Battery-life limits mean some locations cap sessions at two hours.
\nSource: Michigan DNR \u2013 Track Chairs<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnesota \u2014 13+ state parks statewide<\/strong>
\nFree to use, but a state park vehicle permit is required (discounted permits available with a disability hang tag). No documentation needed beyond a waiver signed at pickup. Battery life of 4\u20136 hours, top speed around 3 mph; most parks limit reservations to one per day. McCarthy Beach State Park separately offers an adaptive floating beach chair.
\nSource: Minnesota DNR \u2013 All-Terrain Track Chairs<\/a><\/p>\n

Wisconsin \u2014 Multiple state parks, plus a statewide nonprofit network<\/strong>
\nFree. Peninsula, Point Beach, and Buckhorn State Parks each have an on-site chair reservable online or by phone. Separately, the nonprofit Access Ability Wisconsin lends free towable track chairs (with trailer) to pickup stations across the state \u2014 reserve online, and budget a week or two of lead time; you’ll need a vehicle rated to tow at least 1,150 lbs.
\nSources: Wisconsin DNR \u2013 Open the Outdoors<\/a> and Access Ability Wisconsin<\/a><\/p>\n

Kansas \u2014 Eight state parks (Adaptive Sportsmen of Kansas program)<\/strong>
\nFree. No reservations \u2014 first-come, first-served \u2014 and the chairs are stationed regionally, so call the closest park or the Pratt operations office (620-672-5911) to check availability. Users need functional use of their right arm, since the joystick is chair-mounted on that side.
\nSource: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks \u2013 Track Chairs<\/a><\/p>\n

South Dakota \u2014 Custer State Park, Good Earth State Park, and both Outdoor Campus locations (Rapid City and Sioux Falls)<\/strong>
\nFree. Chairs at the Outdoor Campuses come with a trailer and can be booked up to two weeks in advance for use anywhere in the state; chairs at the state parks themselves are day-use only and must be returned by closing. A signed waiver is required, and users needing transfer help must bring their own assistance.
\nSource: South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks \u2013 Action Trackchair<\/a><\/p>\n

Oklahoma \u2014 Keystone Ancient Forest, Sand Springs<\/strong>
\nFree. Two track chairs, reserved via an online form. This is currently the state’s only public-use program.
\nSource: City of Sand Springs \u2013 Track-Chair Program<\/a><\/p>\n

Montana \u2014 Lone Pine State Park (Kalispell) and Lake Elmo State Park (Billings)<\/strong>
\nFree, but proof of disability is required and users must be accompanied by a non-disabled companion. Reserve by phone directly with each park. Use is currently restricted to each park’s primary trail system.
\nSource: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks \u2013 Action Track Chairs<\/a><\/p>\n

Texas \u2014 Purtis Creek State Park, with more parks adding chairs<\/strong>
\nFree. Call ahead to reserve; requests are taken in the order received. Check individual park accessibility pages on the Texas Parks and Wildlife site, since more parks are adding chairs over time.
\nSource: Texas Parks & Wildlife \u2013 Purtis Creek State Park Accessibility<\/a><\/p>\n

Indiana \u2014 Statewide rollout, 2026<\/strong>
\nFree. Indiana DNR is deploying roughly 45 new electric track chairs (funded by a Lilly Endowment grant) to reach every state park, adding to a smaller number of donated chairs already in the system at parks like Indiana Dunes.
\nSource: WFYI \u2013 New all-terrain wheelchairs coming to a state park near you<\/a><\/p>\n

Virginia \u2014 Multiple state parks<\/strong>
\nFree. Mix of tracked chairs and pneumatic-tire all-terrain chairs depending on location. Funded partly through Virginia’s accessibility license plate program. Request reservations at least 48 hours ahead.
\nSource: Virginia DCR \u2013 All-Terrain Wheelchairs<\/a><\/p>\n

Pennsylvania \u2014 Frick Park, Pittsburgh (city\/nonprofit program); also rentable statewide<\/strong>
\nFree at Frick Park, run by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for youth (5+) and adults with limited mobility, with seasonal reservations and a waitlist once dates fill. Elsewhere in Pennsylvania (and in New Jersey), Trac-Fab track chairs can be rented for a daily fee through Mobility on Wheels.
\nSources: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy \u2013 Trackchair Program<\/a> and Mobility on Wheels \u2013 Trac-Fab Rentals<\/a><\/p>\n

National Park Service \u2014 park-by-park, not a single national program<\/strong>
\nNPS doesn’t run one unified track-chair program; instead, individual park units maintain their own equipment. Confirmed examples include track chairs at Redwoods National & State Parks, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, plus beach wheelchairs at many coastal and lakeshore parks (Point Reyes, Golden Gate NRA, Channel Islands, Acadia, Indiana Dunes, Gulf Islands, Canaveral, and others). Always check the specific park you’re visiting.
\nSource: NPS \u2013 Mobility Devices by Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Before You Reserve<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
    \n
  • Call or book online well ahead \u2014 many programs have just one or two chairs per location<\/li>\n
  • Ask about weight limits and whether a waiver or proof of disability is required<\/li>\n
  • Confirm whether staff can assist with transfers, or whether you need to bring your own help<\/li>\n
  • Check which specific trails the chair is approved for \u2014 most programs restrict use to designated routes, not the whole park<\/li>\n
  • Ask about the season \u2014 many programs only run late spring through fall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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