DEC, in partnership with Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), is proud to offer a third year of the Electric Wheelchair Program to facilitate accessibility to Camp Santanoni Historic Area for people with disabilities. This program provided an opportunity to reserve and use a power wheelchair device free of charge. Qualified individuals for this program are persons with disabilities who cannot otherwise walk or bicycle the 9.5-mile round trip from the parking area at the Gate House Complex to Great Camp Santanoni. See the Camp Santanoni Historic Area webpage for more information on this facility and the trail, a map, and a listing of the wheelchair accessible features.
The 2026 program is available by reservation to qualified members of the public at no charge from June 30 through October 12, 2026, on many weekdays, each Saturday and Sunday, and holiday Mondays. The 2026 program expands the offerings to include many weekdays and a flexible online reservation process.
Please read below for more information on making a reservation, or email [email protected] .
Program Specifications
Mobility Devices
Please see the descriptions below to learn more about the available device.
Golden Technologies™ ‘The Patriot’
- Scooter-style power wheelchair
- Higher weight limit (400 lbs.)
- Motor braking (device will automatically slow to stop when the throttle is released)
- Higher seat with arm rests and running board
- Turning radius allows use inside the Great Camp
- Intuitive controls
- Forward and reverse gears
- Maximum speed of 10 miles per hour
- Rack for manual wheelchair and additional storage for small items available
This device is not rated for off-road or wet-weather use. No helmet is required and no seat belt is provided.
Available Dates and Times
The 2026 program is available by reservation to qualified members of the public at no charge from June 30 through October 12, 2026, on many weekdays, each Saturday and Sunday, and holiday Mondays.
AARCH staff will be on-site to check out and check in the device during the confirmed hours.
Pre-Reservation Form
To access the reservation calendar and book the device, please complete the Pre-Reservation Form which will cover the following required forms and information:
- Certification of Eligibility;
- Release of Liability and Waiver;
- Acknowledgement of DEC's Cancellation Policy; and
- Your contacts information.
Make Reservation
Once you have completed the Pre-Reservation Form, you will receive a link to the Online Reservation Calendar. The link will be shown at the end of the form, after you have clicked “Submit.”
Reservations can be booked up to two days before your requested date; reservations will not be accepted by the booking system less than two days prior.
The online calendar will allow you to view available dates between June 30 and October 12 and will indicate which dates have no availability. You will select an arrival time of between 8:00 am and 9:15 am, which allows the AARCH staff member facilitating your on-site device use to prepare for your arrival.
Arrivals after 9:30 am are not available. The length of the round trip and everything to see along the way makes this a day-long trip. Plan to arrive early and to leave the parking lot before 9:30 am to keep your reservation. Late arrivals may forfeit the reservation.
Once you have selected an arrival time, you will enter your name and contact information. When your booking is confirmed, you will receive final details of your confirmation and a link to cancel your appointment.
To make a reservation, please email [email protected] or complete the Pre-Reservation form.
