Track chairs are all-terrain, electric powered chairs that can be used on designated trails within the park. These chairs are available to anyone who has a need, and can help visitors explore areas of the state parks in new ways, often on trails that are not suitable for regular wheelchairs.
Track chairs are available year-round in some locations, and seasonally in others.
You will be asked to sign a waiver when you check it out. No other documentation is required.
Chairs are or will soon be available at these locations:
- Big Bog State Recreation Area - reserve now
- Blue Mounds State Park - reserve now - view map
- Camden State Park - reserve now - view map
- Crow Wing State Park - reserve now - view map
- Father Hennepin State Park - reserve now - view map
- Fort Snelling State Park - reserve now - view map
- Frontenac State Park - reserve now - view map
- Hayes Lake State Park - reserve now
- Itasca State Park - reserve now - view map
- Jay Cooke State Park - reserve now - view map
- Lake Bemidji State Park - reserve now - view map
- Lake Bronson State Park - reserve now
- Lake Carlos State Park - reserve now - view map
- Lake Shetek State Park - reserve now - view map
- Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park - reserve now - view map
- McCarthy Beach State Park - reserve now - view map
- Maplewood State Park - reserve now - view map
- Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
- Moose Lake State Park - reserve now - view map
- Myre-Big Island State Park - reserve now - view map
- Rice Lake State Park
- Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - reserve now - view map
- William O'Brien State Park - reserve now - view map
- Zippel Bay State Park - reserve now
Fees
There is no charge to use the chair, but a state park vehicle permit is required for all vehicles entering the park. There are discounted vehicle permits if you have a vehicle hang tag for a disability.
Chair transfer and controls
Park staff are not available to help with transfer to or from the chair. If you need help with transfer, please bring someone who can assist you. Each location has a transfer board available. If you have additional transfer equipment that works with your personal chair, please bring that along.
Track chairs are adaptable for left-hand, right-hand, or attendant control. Park staff will provide instructions at check out.
Tips
You'll be adventuring in nature, so we recommend you bring a water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, a sun hat, and rain gear or extra layers depending on the weather. And your sense of adventure!
Other adaptive equipment
McCarthy Beach State Park offers an adaptive beach chair, so everyone can enjoy a swimming beach experience at one of the finest beaches in the Minnesota state park system. A mat across the sandy beach provides easy access to the waterfront, and the beach chair can go right into the water. The beach chair floats in the water thanks to floating armrests and wheels.
To reserve the adaptive beach chair, please call McCarthy Beach State Park at 218-274-7200.