Wheelchair-Accessible State Park Cabins Offer Affordable Family Lodging
Summer is finally here, and after a hard winter it’s fun to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. And America’s state parks are the perfect places to do just that. Additionally, since many state parks have accessible rental cabins, it’s also possible to stay close to where you play. And the good news is, these cabins are also easy on the wallet, and you can save even more money by cooking your own meals there. So check out these wheelchair-accessible state park cabins and start planning your next family getaway.
Fort Stevens State Park — Oregon
This cozy cabin is surrounded by the forest, and it has a comfy back deck to enjoy it all. And if you want to grill up dinner, there’s also a gas BBQ. The cabin itself is quite roomy and includes a nicely done bathroom with a roll-in shower.
Oregon State Park Offers Accessible Camping Alternative
Dead Horse Ranch State Park — Arizona
Although this park’s name is rather foreboding, this cute accessible camping cabin has all the basics, including a bed and a table. The nearby bathhouse is equipped with a nice roll-in shower, and there are several accessible trails to enjoy in this park.
Discover Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Greenleaf State Park — Oklahoma
A project of the Telephone Pioneers of America, this lakeside cabin comes equipped with a hospital bed, a commode chair, and a trapeze. As an added bonus it also has a ceiling track lift between the bedroom and the bathroom. Best of all there’s no admission charge for this state park.
Stay a Spell in Greenleaf State Park
Mirror Lake State Park — Wisconsin
Another Telephone Pioneers of America project, this 700-square foot cabin also comes equipped with adaptive equipment, including a sling lift and a toilet riser. Plus it’s close to an accessible fishing pier, and an accessible trail through the woods.
Affordable Wisconsin Lakeside Cabin
Chicot State Park — Louisiana
Located in Chicot State Park, which is the home of the Louisiana Arboretum, this cabin is surrounded by a hardwood forest. The two-bedrooms cabin includes a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a tub-shower combination, It also has a roomy screened porch, and it’s close to several accessible trails.
Stay and Play in Chicot State Park
Fontainebleau State Park — Louisiana
Rebuilt after Hurricane Isaac, this two-bedroom Mandeville cabin sits on stilts near the shore of Lake Pontchartain. It includes a comfortable front porch, plus a screened porch on the side. And with a bathroom with a roll-in shower it boasts excellent access.
Renovated Mandeville Cabins Offer Excellent Access
Gulf State Park — Alabama
Located on the shore of Lake Shelby between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, this two-bedroom cabin has a bathroom with a roll-in shower, and a screened porch that overlooks the lake. Plus it’s also close to some accessible trails.
Stay and Play in Gulf State Park
Myakka River State Park — Florida
Last on our list of wheelchair-accessible state park cabins is this renovated historic cabin near Sarasota. Originally built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the renovation included raising the foundation and putting the cabin on stilts to prevent future flooding. The spacious unit is furnished with two double beds, and includes the original stone fireplace. Add in ramp access and an accessible bathroom with a roll-in shower and you have an excellent choice for wheelers and slow walkers.
Historic Florida Cabin Boasts Modern Access Upgrades
