Become a member of ADK
Join a passionate community of outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to protecting New York’s wild lands and waters. Membership supports trail maintenance, advocacy, education, and stewardship while giving you exclusive benefits in return. Already a member? Manage your membership.
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Exclusive discounts on parking, lodging, and more
- 50% off hiker parking at Heart Lake Program Center
- 20% off ADK guidebooks, maps, calendars, and publications
- 10% off outdoor education programs, ADK logo merchandise, and lodging at Heart Lake and Johns Brook Property.
- Exclusive access to purchase seasonal parking pass.
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Adirondac Magazine and With Wilderness Newsletter
Timely printed publications featuring ADK news, conservation updates, and outdoor recreation insights.
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Education programs
Access to 200+ workshops, from beginner paddling to overnight backpacking trips
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Community & Activities
Join chapter-led guided outings and events year-round.
What your support achieves
From building bridges on backcountry trails to shaping conservation policy in Albany, your involvement drives tangible results. See how our community’s support has transformed the Adirondacks and how you can be part of what comes next.
Membership FAQs
Everything you need to know about becoming a member at ADK.
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You get access to endless opportunities for fun social and recreational activities, discounts, achievement of personal recreational goals, fulfilling volunteer work, protecting New York State’s wilderness, and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.
We offer annual and lifetime membership pricing options:
- Adult, 12 Months: $50
- Family, 12 Months: $70, includes 2 people over 18 in the same household and any children under 18
- Senior (65+), 12 Months: $45
- Young Adult Membership …. coming soon
Chapters are a way for you to stay connected to a local group of members. ADK is organized into 24 chapters across New York and New Jersey. Each chapter is operated by a team of committed volunteers. Most chapters offer programming and activities.
You can join any chapter in the ADK, regardless of where you live. Typically a member chooses a chapter that is geographically closest to his or her home. No matter what chapter you join, you can always participate in any chapter’s activities. It is also not necessary to join a chapter.
Email [email protected] or call 518-668-4447 ext. 214 and leave a message for us. We’ll get back to you shortly.
Log into your profile on ADK.org to update your contact information, email preferences, chapter affiliation, and more.
The easiest way to do this is give us a call. If you are sending in your renewal notice, you may also make the change there and we will update your record.
Yes, ADK membership dues are fully deductible.
You should receive your ADK membership information in 2–3 weeks. If you need a membership card before then, contact us for a temporary card. If you ever need a replacement card, contact our Membership Department. There is no charge for replacement membership cards.