The parking reservation system for the privately-owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) has returned for the season.
The no-cost reservation system helps mitigate risk to pedestrians and motorists along the busy stretch of Route 73 in the Town of Keene. Reservations for the 2026 season will began April 17, 2026.
The Adirondack Mountain Reserve is a privately owned 7,000-acre land parcel located in Keene Valley that allows for limited public access through a conservation easement agreement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
The reservation system does not apply to other areas in the Adirondack Park.
The reservation system operated by AMR facilitates public access to trailheads through the AMR gate and for Noonmark and Round Mountains and guarantees parking upon arrival.
The parking reservation program requires visitors to make a no-cost parking reservation in advance of their visit to access trails and trailheads on AMR lands.
Reservations can be made as close as 4 am for same-day spots, allowing last-minute cancellations to open spots for other parties.
Since the launch of the reservation system in 2021, more than 56,000 users registered to make parking reservations. In the past, it was not uncommon for parking spots to fill before dawn.
Prior to the reservation system’s creation in 2021, pedestrian traffic, illegal parking, and roadside stopping along Route 73 created a dangerous environment for hikers and motorists alike.
DEC and AMR launched the no-cost reservations for required use May 1 through October 31 each year.
Reservations will be required for parking, daily access, and overnight access to these specific trails. Reservations can be made by visiting AMR’s website. To avoid road congestion from unmanaged drop-offs, walk-in users without a reservation are not permitted.
The AMR parking lot is accessible for entry between the hours of 5 am and 7:00 pm daily. The automatic one-way gate allows late-night hikers to depart from the lot after the attendant has left the premises.
Read more about the Adirondack High Peaks.
Illustrations, from above: Adirondack Mountain Reserve Reservation System attendant’s cabin at the AMR Parking Lot (courtesy Protect the Adirondacks); and the Ausable Club Adirondack Mountain Reserve Map.
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