Returning for another winter, parking reservations will be required at Alta every Friday–Sunday & Holiday Periods from 8am–1pm. Much like a snow report or weather conditions, it is highly recommended to check the Parking and Road status before leaving the house.
Alta parking reservations for winter 2024–25
Our parking reservation system provides Alta skiers the peace of mind that there will be a parking space before driving up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Reservations have eased early morning traffic congestion resulting from limited parking available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
These reservations help us manage the ski experience by limiting the number of skiers to available terrain and lift capacity.
Reservations Required
Reservations required: Friday–Sunday & Holiday Periods from 8am–1pm
- Reservations begin Friday, December 13, 2024
- Holiday Periods: December 20 through January 5, January 20 & February 17
- Reservations end Sunday, April 6, 2025
- Reservations will be required on Closing Day
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
- Monday through Thursday after 8am—excluding holiday periods
- Opening day through December 12, 2024
- Daily after 1pm
How Do Paid Parking Reservations Work?
- Parking Reservations can be purchased online
- Reservations will be available for $25 per day
- Lift tickets purchased online are eligible for a discounted parking reservation rate of $10
- Qualifying Alta and Alta-Bird passholders are eligible for free parking reservations
- Qualifying Alta passholders will receive code(s) that can be used to book free parking reservations
- Reservation codes may be reused once the active reservation date has passed
- All parking reservations are subject to availability
- Parking reservations are verified by your license plate and are scanned while you are parked
- The fine for parking without a reservation will be $150
- Alta will release additional parking each Sunday at 3pm (Mountain Time) for the following weekend or holiday period
Early Morning Reservations
- Reservations are required daily if you would like to park before 8am
- Early Morning Reservations allow dawn patrol skiers and early risers the ability to park at 6am in the South Flagstaff lot
- $25 per reservation Friday–Sunday & holiday periods
- $15 per reservation Monday–Thursday
- With an Early Morning Reservation, you are welcome to occupy that parking spot for the day
Parking reservation information stated on this page represents our current direction but may change in the future to better fit the needs of our skiers.
Additional Parking Information
ADA Parking
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Alta's parking crew provides our best available parking to those individuals with ADA plates or placards. Each of Alta Ski Area's parking lots—Wildcat, Albion, Flagstaff and Grizzly Gulch—have designated ADA parking areas.
Parking reservations are required for all vehicles Friday–Sunday and holiday periods from 8am–1pm—Alta's parking crew will make every effort to provide our best available parking to those individuals with ADA plates or placards.
EV Charging
Electric Vehicle chargers are available in the Albion parking lot—next to the Albion Day Lodge.
View the Albion EV Chargers on PlugShare.com >
The Electric Vehicle charger in the Wildcat lot was removed during the 2023–24 season. We hope to add additional EV chargers soon. Stay tuned!
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Overnight parking is not allowed in Little Cottonwood Canyon except in designated registered zones for lodge guests and employees. Avalanche and watershed restrictions prohibit overnight camping.
If you are staying overnight in Alta, having a car is unnecessary. Most lodges and condominiums are slopeside or provide transportation.
Private Transportation to Alta >
Highway 210 Parking
From November 1st through May 15th, parking is not allowed in designated avalanche zones and slide paths. This applies to both sides of the road within the posted areas. Please pay attention to roadside signage and only park in designated areas.
