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Track chairs
Track chairs
Unleash your sense of adventure with our off-road, electronic track chairs. Engineered to conquer any terrain, these accessible track chairs can easily handle trails, snow sand and even up to 8 inches of water, allowing users to explore areas of the parks where traditional wheelchairs might not be able to manuever as easilyl. These chairs are provided at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets and service animals may accompany track chair users. It's suggested that you make advance reservations in advance so there's ample time to clean and recharge track chairs.
We hope to keep adding to our fleet of track chairs! Anyone wishing to contribute can still make a donation.
State park locations with track chairs
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How to reserve
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Quick list
Bald Mountain Recreation Area
Explore Bald Mountain Recreation Area with the park's track chair. This chair provides access to the park's beach, picnic sites and the Rathburg Trail.
How to reserve
- Call 248-693-6767 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Available daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
- You may leave you vehicle parked at park headquarters at 1330 E. Greenshield Road, Lake Orion.
- Your visit is limited to two hours to ensure battery life.
Bay City State Park
Bay City State Park's track chair can be used to explore the park's trails and beach.
How to reserve
- Call 989-684-3020 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in two-hour blocks.
- The chair is located at the visitor center in the day-use area.
A big thanks to Kali's Cure for donating our park's track chair.
Brighton Recreation Area
Brighton Recreation Area's track chair can be used along the Bishop Lake Trail and Bishop Lake beach area.
How to reserve
- Call 810-229-6566 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Available daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in two-hour blocks.
- Parking available at Bishop Lake Complex at 7050 Bishop Lake Road in Brighton.
A big thanks to Kali's Cure for donating our park's track chair.
Fayette Historic State Park
Fayette State Park's track chair can be used throughout the park, including the historic townsite.
How to reserve
- Call 906-644-2603 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- May 11 - June 12: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- June 13 - Labor Day : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Labor Day - Oct 12 : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- There's one reservation available each day, so there's ample time to clean, maintain and recharge between reservations.
- When the track chair is not reserved, it will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Available daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
A big thanks to Kali's Cure for donating our park's track chair.
Fort Custer Recreation Area
Fort Custer Recreation Area's track chair can be used throughout the park, including the trail system, inland lake beach and many fishing and hunting spots.
How to reserve
- Call 269-731-4200 to make an advance reservation (48-hour notice is preferred).
- Available year-round from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in two-hour blocks.
- Park staff can deliver the chair to reservation holders within the park.
A big thanks to Kali's Cure for donating our park's track chair.
Grand Haven State Park
Grand Haven State Park's three track chairs can be used in the beach area.
How to reserve
- Complete the online reservation form to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Available daily May 1-Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in two-hour blocks.
- If you have any questions, contact DNR-PRD-GrandHavenSP@Michigan.gov.
A big thanks to Goodale and Family Foundation, Friends of Grand Haven State Park and Grand Haven Area Community Foundation for donating the two Action TrackChairs, and thanks to Lori's Voice for donating the Freedom TraxChair.
Harrisville State Park
Harrisville State Park's track chair provides access throughout the park, including one-mile of Lake Huron shoreline.
How to reserve
- Call 989-724-5126 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in three-hour blocks.
- When the track chair is not reserved, it will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The chair is available at park headquarters.
- A short training session will be provided to ensure safe and comfortable operation.
- The chair is available:
- Weekdays (April 1 - Nov 14): 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Weekends (April 15 - Oct 22): 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Extended hours (July 1 - Labor Day): Daily, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
A big thanks to Kali’s Cure for donating our park's track chair.
Hartwick Pines State Park
Hartwick Pines State Park's track chair provides access to the park's Old-Growth Forest Trail and hunting areas.
How to reserve
- Call 989-348-7068 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred). Please ask for Leasa.
- Available daily May 1 through Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Due to battery life, thre's one three-hour reservation available each day.
- During the hunting season, additional hours are available by request.
Hoffmaster State Park
Hoffmaster State Park's track chair can be used along the Lake Michigan beach.
How to reserve
- Call 231-798-3711 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Available daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in two-hour blocks.
- Parking is available at the day-use beach area.
- Special requests can be made for use in the campground.
A big thanks to the Gillette Nature Association and individual donors and campers and boaters who donated when making reservations through The $2 Difference program.
Visit Hoffmaster State Park »Holland State Park
Holland State Park's two track chairs help provide access to the park's beach areas.
How to reserve
- Call 616-399-9390 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred). Please ask to speak with Sean or Dana.
- The chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Chairs are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
A big thanks to Family Hope Foundation for donating our park's track chair.
Ionia Recreation Area
Ionia Recreation Area's track chair helps provide access to the park's campgrounds, cabin areas, portions of the hiking trail and day-use area.
A Pewamo-Westphalia student, inspired by his experience with a track chair at Muskegon State Park, led a campaign to bring one to a location closer to home. He started by selling pickles and popcorn, and soon the community, including an anonymous donor who gave $10,000, helped him raise a total of $14,500. Thank you Ben!
How to reserve
- Call 616-527-3750 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Available April 1 – Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
- During the summer, additional hours are available by request.
- Additional gear, such as a fishing rod, firearm holders, head light and attendant control, are available upon request.
- A brief training will be provided prior to use.
Island Lake Recreation Area
Island Lake's Recreation Area's track chairs are allowed throughout the park with the exception of the Blue and Yellow multi-use trails.
How to reserve
- Call 810-229-7067 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Available daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional hours by request during hunting season.
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in three-hour blocks.
- Fishing rod and firearm holders, head light, and attendant control are welcome.
- The chair can be transported by park staff to a parking lot location of your choice.
Friends of Island Lake Recreation Area for donating our park's track chair.
Lake Hudson Recreation Area
Lake Hudson Recreation Area's track chair helps provide access to the park's trails, beach, shoreline fishing and accessible hunting blinds.
How to reserve
- Cal 517-445-2265 to make an advance reservation (48-hour notice is preferred).
- The chair is available during the following times.
- Labor Day through Memorial Day (summer), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Memorial Day through Labor Day (spring, winter, fall), hours are flexible
- When the track chair is not reserved, it will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Due to battery life, one reservation is available each day.
- The track chair is located at the park headquarters building at 5505 Morey Hwy. in Clayton, MI.
A big thanks to Kali's Cure for donating our park's track chair.
Leelanau State Park
The track chair was donated by Kali's Cure. The chair may be used along the shoreline by the lighthouse, and the ADA trail on the orange loop.
How to reserve
The track chair is available to borrow by making a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations are available from April 1 – Nov. 30 between the hours of 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. There’s one 3-hour reservation available each day so there’s ample time for cleaning, maintenance, and recharge between reservations. To make a reservation, please call the park at 231-386-5422.
Ludington State Park
Two track chairs have been donated by the Friends of Ludington State Park. The chairs may be used along the beach between the Big Sable River and Big Sable Point and Hamlin Lake, as well as on the park’s trails along the Big Sable River.
How to reserve
The chairs are available to borrow by making a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. To make a reservation, call the park at 231-843-2423, ext. 0 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Chair users are asked to meet park staff behind the park headquarters, accessed via the Pines Campground entrance road, for a brief orientation.
Maybury State Park
Donated by Kali's Cure. The park's track chair helps provide access to the park's 26 miles of trail experiences, meadows and forested areas.
It's located at the park headquarters maintenance shop, located off the Eight Mile Road park entrance. Your vehicle may be parked at the shop area.
Friends of Maybury volunteers are available for guided hikes. Volunteers are knowledgeable about natural features and history at the park. Each hike takes 1 to 1.5 hours and utilizes both paved and unpaved trails. Hikes are available spring through late fall based on volunteer hike leader availability.
How to reserve
Call the park office at 248-349-8390 (Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Muskallonge State Park
The track chair was funded by a grant from the Office of Future Mobility.
How to reserve
To make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred), please call 906-658-3338. When the track chair is not reserved, it will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservation hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. between May 1 and Oct. 31. The park's track chair is available to borrow in 3-hour blocks, so there's ample time to clean, maintain and recharge between reservations.
Muskegon State Park
Donated by Kali's Cure. The track chair helps provide accessibility to the park's beaches and trails.
The chair may be used through most of the park. When making a reservation you will be asked the area you would like to use the chair so staff can deliver it to the general area of use.
How to reserve
Available first-come, first-reserved year-round Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (May 1-Oct. 31). To make a reservation, call the park at 231-744-3480.
North Higgins Lake State Park and Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center
The track chair provides access to the trails at North Higgins Lake State Park and RAM Center.
Funding provided by individual donors and campers and boaters who gave an additional $2 when making reservations through The $2 Difference program.
How to reserve
Available first-come, first-reserved year-round. To make advance reservations, please complete this online reservation form.
Petoskey State Park
Donated by Kali's Cure. The track chair helps provide access to the park's mile-long beach, roads, paved trails and in the campground.
How to reserve
There's one reservation available each day between May 1-October 31 for up to three hours, so there's ample time to clean, maintain and recharge between reservations. To make an advance reservation (48-hour notice is preferred), please call 231-347-2311.
Silver Lake State Park
The track chair was donated by Kali's Cure. Chair use is limited in some areas of the park due to steep inclines. Chair use is limited to the Little Sable Point Lighthouse beach, the Silver Lake State Park campground and day-use area, including the boating access site and portions of the Silver Lake State Park pedestrian area with inclines of less than 20 percent. Chair use is not allowed within the ORV Area or at the Ruckles Bridge day-use area.
How to reserve
The park’s track chair is available to borrow April 1 to Nov. 30 by reservation. To make a reservation, call the park at least 24 hours in advance at 231-873-3083 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). A brief training will be provided prior to use. Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in three-hour blocks. Park staff will deliver and recover the chair from the chosen area of use.
Sleepy Hollow State Park
The track chair was donated by Kali's Cure. The track chair enhances accessibility to the park, including the trails and beach.
The chair is located in the park headquarters building.
How to reserve
The park's track chair is available to borrow in 3-hour slots (due to battery life) so there's ample time to clean, maintain and recharge between reservations. To make an advance reservation, please call 517-651-6217 (24 hour notice is preferred). When the track chair is not reserved, it will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. A short training session will be provided to ensure safe and comfortable operation.
South Higgins Lake State Park
Funding was provided by Safari Club International and individual donors and campers and boaters who donated when making reservations through The $2 Difference program.
The track chair can be used throughout the park, including trails, the campground, and the beach. It's located at the park headquarters.
How to reserve
The park's track chair is available to borrow in 3-hour slots, so there's ample time to clean, maintain and recharge between reservations. To make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred), please call 989-821-6374. When the track chair is not reserved, it will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. A short training session will be provided to ensure safe and comfortable operation.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Donated by Kali's Cure. The track chair enhances accessibility to the park's diverse trails, allowing visitors to enjoy wildlife viewing and scenic vistas. Visitors staying on paved trails may also want to utilize the push wheelchairs available at the Upper and Lower Falls on first-come, first-served basis.
The park’s track chair is available for use at the Upper Falls.
How to reserve
Reservations for the track chair are accepted year-round and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Outside of reservations, the chair is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Upper Falls Fact Shack from noon to 4 p.m., July 1 through September 1. Please note that these walk-up hours depend on park staffing and may change. To make reservations, email DNR-TFalls@Michigan.gov, call 906-492-3415 or send a private message at Facebook.com/TQFalls.
Tawas Point State Park
The track chair was donated by the Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park. It can be used throughout the park campground, day-use area, including the beach, and down the main two track that leads to the end of the point.
How to reserve
The park's track chair is available to borrow in 4-hour slots (one reservation per day), so there's ample time to clean, maintain and recharge between reservations. To make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred), please call 989-362-5041. The chair will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. A short training session will be provided to ensure safe and comfortable operation.
- May 1 – Memorial Day : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Memorial Day - Labor Day : 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Labor Day - Nov 1 : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Warren Dunes State Park
Warren Dune State Park'ss track chair provides access to the Lake Michigan beach, shoreline and base of the dunes.
How to reserve
- Call 269-426-4013 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in two-hour blocks.
- Pt's located at the second beach building.
A big thanks to individual donors and campers and boaters who gave an additional $2 when making reservations through The $2 Difference program.
Waterloo Recreation Area
Waterloo Recreation Area's track chair helps provide access to the park's nature trails, wildlife and scenery.
How to reserve
- Call the Gerald Eddy Discovery Center at 734-475-3170& to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Available daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in two-hour blocks.
- It's located at the Gerald Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Road, for use on nearby trails.
A big thanks to Kali's Cure for donating our park's track chair.
Wilderness State Park
How to reserve
- Call 231-436-5381 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- The chair is available:
- Memorial Day through Labor Day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Labor Day through Memorial Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Due to battery life, there's one reservation available each day.
- Parking available at Bishop Lake Complex at 7050 Bishop Lake Road in Brighton.
A big thanks to the individual donors and campers and boaters who gave an additional $2 when making reservations through The $2 Difference ;program.
Wilson State Park
Wilson State Park's track chair can be used throughout the park, including trails and the beach.
How to reserve
- Call 989-539-3021 to make an advance reservation (24-hour notice is preferred).
- Due to battery life, the chair can only be reserved in two-hour blocks.
- The chair is located at the visitor center in the day-use area.
A big thanks to Kali's Cure for donating our park's track chair.
- Bald Mountain Recreation Area
- Bay City State Park
- Brighton Recreation Area
- Fayette Historic State Park
- Fort Custer Recreation Area
- Grand Haven State Park
- Harrisville State Park
- Hartwick Pines State Park
- Hoffmaster State Park
- Holland State Park
- Ionia Recreation Area
- Island Lake Recreation Area
- Lake Hudson Recreation Area
- Leelanau State Park
- Ludington State Park
- Maybury State Park
- Muskallonge State Park
- Muskegon State Park
- North Higgins Lake State Park
- Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center
- Petoskey State Park
- Silver Lake State Park
- Sleepy Hollow State Park
- South Higgins Lake State Park
- Tahquamenon Falls State Park
- Tawas Point State Park
- Warren Dunes State Park
- Waterloo Recreation Area
- Wilderness State Park
- Wilson State Park
Coming soon!
Fort Custer Recreation Area (sponsored by Kali’s Cure), Hoeft State Park (sponsored by Kali’s Cure), Port Crescent State Park (sponsored by Kali’s Cure), Sleeper State Park (sponsored by Kali’s Cure) and Traverse City State Park (sponsored by a private donor).