Lesser Known National Parks for Wheelchair-Users
National Parks are a popular vacation choice today. Unfortunately that means some of the more popular ones are now more crowded than ever. So how do you beat the crowds? Well you can always get an early start or visit in the off season, but to be honest that’s not always possible. Alternatively you might want to visit one of these lesser known national parks for a more relaxed experience. Not only do they all offer some scenic natural beauty, but they are also good choices for wheelchair-users and slow walkers.
Isle Royal National Park
Located in the middle of Lake Superior, there’s a wheelchair-accessible ferry that takes visitors to this remote national park. And once you get to Isle Royale National Park there’s even a cozy lodge with a wheelchair-accessible room.
A Wheelchair-Accessible Retreat in Isle Royale National Park
North Cascades National Park
Located in far Northern Washington, North Cascades National Park offers some scenic drives, a couple of accessible trails and even a campground with an accessible campsite.
North Cascades National Park — It’s More Wheelchair-Accessible Than You Think!
Great Basin National Park
Definitely one of the lesser known national parks, Great Basin National Park is located just off the “loneliest road in America” in Eastern Nevada. Enjoy the scenic drive with accessible overlooks, take a hike on a forest boardwalk or explore Lehman Caves on an accessible tour.
Great Basin National Park for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers
Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park is a great place to spot the endangered California Condor. There are also a few accessible trails, scenic drives and some new accessible tent cabins at this California national park.
Pinnacles National Park Adds Wheelchair-Accessible Tent Cabins
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Located halfway between El Paso and Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe Mountains National Park is the site of the historic Pinery Stage Stop. There are a few accessible trails in the park, and the Frijole Ranch site is also worth a visit.
Discover Historic Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park is located in Northern Minnesota, just shy of the Canadian border. It’s filled with accessible trails, but one of the best ways to see the park is to take an accessible boat tour on Rainy Lake.
Voyageurs National Park for Wheelchair-Users and Slow Walkers
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Known as America’s Other Grand Canyon, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has far fewer visitors than its Arizona counterpart. It offers a scenic drive with some gorgeous views, and a campground with a wheelchair-accessible campsite.
Wheelchair-Accessible Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Big Bend National Park
Billed as being more than 100 miles from the nearest freeway, shopping center or hospital, Big Bend National Park is bordered by the Rio Grande on the south. This expansive park features scenic drives, accessible desert trails, drop dead gorgeous views and an accessible in-park lodge.
Enjoy a Spring Road Trip to Big Bend National Park
Redwood National and State Parks
This California national park also includes three state parks. Its easy to spend a week exploring trails lined with giant redwoods. And they have accessible campsites and cabins in several of the parks, so it’s easy to sleep under the redwoods.
California’s Wheelchair Accessible Coastal Redwoods
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Last but not least on our list of lesser known national parks is Lassen Volcanic National Park. A variety of accessible trails to thermal features, as well as some accessible camping cabins are located in this remote gem.
Volcanoes, Mud Pots and Steam Vents, Oh My!
