Georgia lends free all-terrain wheelchairs at 14 state parks and three historic sites, free manual all-terrain GRIT Freedom Chairs at four more parks, and free color-blind-correcting Enchroma glasses at three. Almost none of it is advertised outside the state’s own site. This guide lists where each is, and how to reserve it.
The equipment is part of Georgia DNR’s Outdoors Beyond Barriers program. Using it is free; the normal $10 per-vehicle state park parking fee still applies. Everything below was checked September 17, 2026 on Georgia State Parks’ own accessibility pages.
What are the three kinds of equipment?
| Equipment | What it is | Where | How to get one |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Trackchair | Powered, tracked all-terrain wheelchair for mud, sand, water and rough trail | 14 state parks + 3 historic sites | Reserve through All-Terrain Georgia; certification required first |
| GRIT Freedom Chair | Manual all-terrain chair driven with lever arms | 4 state parks | Reservation request form; otherwise first-come, first-served |
| Enchroma glasses | Glasses for red-green color vision deficiency | 3 state parks | Borrow free at the park |
Which parks have free all-terrain Trackchairs?
Action Trackchairs are provided through a partnership between Georgia DNR and the Aimee Copeland Foundation’s All-Terrain Georgia program. They are available at:
| State park | Near | County |
|---|---|---|
| A.H. Stephens State Park | Crawfordville | Taliaferro |
| Cloudland Canyon State Park | Trenton | Dade |
| Crooked River State Park | St. Marys | Camden |
| Don Carter State Park | Lake Lanier | Hall |
| Fort Yargo State Park | Winder | Barrow |
| Hard Labor Creek State Park | Rutledge | Morgan |
| Indian Springs State Park | Flovilla | Butts |
| Panola Mountain State Park | Stockbridge | Henry |
| Red Top Mountain State Park | Lake Allatoona | Bartow |
| Richard B. Russell State Park | Elberton | Elbert |
| Seminole State Park | Donalsonville | Seminole |
| Skidaway Island State Park | Savannah | Chatham |
| Smithgall Woods State Park | Helen | White |
| Sweetwater Creek State Park | Lithia Springs | Douglas |
Plus three historic sites: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site (Cartersville), Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site (Dallas), Wormsloe State Historic Site (Savannah).
Closest to Atlanta: Panola Mountain (Stockbridge), Sweetwater Creek (Lithia Springs), Red Top Mountain on Lake Allatoona, and Fort Yargo (Winder), with Pickett’s Mill Battlefield and Etowah Indian Mounds northwest of the city. On the coast: Skidaway Island and Wormsloe near Savannah, and Crooked River near St. Marys.
How do you reserve a Trackchair?
- Reservations are required, and they are handled by All-Terrain Georgia, not by the park office.
- You must complete All-Terrain Georgia’s certification before your first reservation — do this well ahead of the trip.
- The chairs are intended for trails, fishing, hunting and outdoor programs: the terrain an everyday wheelchair cannot manage.
- Parking is not included; bring the $10 daily ParkPass or use an annual pass.
Start at the Georgia State Parks TrackChairs page, which links to both the certification and the reservation pages (see Sources).
Which parks have GRIT Freedom Chairs?
GRIT Freedom Chairs are available at F.D. Roosevelt State Park (Pine Mountain), Fort McAllister State Park (Richmond Hill), James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park (Summerville) and Mistletoe State Park (Appling), with support from the Bronco Wild Fund (checked September 17, 2026).
- Fill in the reservation request form before your visit. A reservation is not confirmed until park staff contact you.
- Without a reservation, chairs are first-come, first-served, and there are only a limited number.
- Every rider must bring a “Buddy”: someone 18 or older, in good physical condition, who stays with the rider on park terrain the whole time.
Where can you borrow Enchroma color-blind glasses?
Visitors with red-green color vision deficiency can borrow Enchroma glasses free at Cloudland Canyon, Sweetwater Creek and Skidaway Island state parks (checked September 17, 2026). Cloudland Canyon in fall is the obvious pairing: see when Georgia’s color peaks, by elevation.
What else should you know before you go?
- Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Seniors 62+ get 50% off an annual pass and active military and veterans 25%, bought in person (checked September 17, 2026).
- Service animals are permitted in all areas of the parks and in overnight accommodations.
- Accessible facilities vary by park. Georgia State Parks publishes a list of accessible facilities and accessible programs; check it for the specific park and call ahead.
- Compare every park’s facilities in every Georgia state park, compared.
FAQ
Are there free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks?
Yes. Action Trackchairs, powered all-terrain wheelchairs, are free to use at 14 Georgia state parks and three historic sites through All-Terrain Georgia, a program of the Aimee Copeland Foundation. Reservations and certification are required (checked September 17, 2026).
Which Georgia state parks near Atlanta have all-terrain wheelchairs?
Panola Mountain (Stockbridge), Sweetwater Creek (Lithia Springs), Red Top Mountain (Lake Allatoona) and Fort Yargo (Winder) all have Action Trackchairs, as do Pickett’s Mill Battlefield and Etowah Indian Mounds historic sites.
What is a GRIT Freedom Chair and where can I use one in Georgia?
A GRIT Freedom Chair is a manual all-terrain wheelchair. Georgia offers them at F.D. Roosevelt, Fort McAllister, James H. Floyd and Mistletoe state parks. Each rider must be accompanied by a Buddy aged 18 or older (checked September 17, 2026).
Do you still pay parking to use the free wheelchairs?
Yes. The equipment is free, but the standard Georgia State Parks parking fee of $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass, still applies.
Where can I borrow Enchroma glasses in Georgia?
Enchroma color-blind glasses can be borrowed free at Cloudland Canyon, Sweetwater Creek and Skidaway Island state parks (checked September 17, 2026).
How we checked this guide: Dates, hours, admission and parking prices, and access details were verified against the official sources listed below on . Operators change schedules and raise prices without notice, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you drive. The figures in this guide also feed our Georgia Attraction Transparency Index and Family Day-Out Cost Index.
Sources
- Georgia State Parks — Accessibility
- Georgia State Parks — Action TrackChairs
- Georgia State Parks — GRIT Freedom Chairs
- Georgia State Parks — Enchroma Glasses
- Georgia State Parks — Accessible Facilities
- All-Terrain Georgia
- Georgia State Parks — ParkPass
Hank Whitlock is the pen name of the It's Georgia editor. Every guide is built around the questions a busy family actually asks before a trip: how long is the drive, what does parking cost, can the stroller make it, are dogs allowed. Details are checked against official park, city, and venue sources, and each guide shows the date it was last updated.
