Much like a snow report or weather conditions, it is highly recommended to check Parking and Road status before leaving the house. Please be mindful of the parking changes in Alta for this winter:
- Parking reservations are required to ski Alta on weekends & holidays from 8am–1pm
- Parking is not permitted in Alta lots from midnight to 8am
- 6am early morning parking reservations are available
parking changes in alta for winter 2021-22
Please be mindful of the parking changes in Alta for this winter:
- Parking reservations are required to ski Alta on weekends & holidays from 8am–1pm
- Parking is not permitted in Alta lots from midnight to 8am
- 6am early morning parking reservations are available
Why is alta implementing parking changes?
- Provides Alta skiers the assurance that there will be a parking space before driving up the canyon
- Eases early morning traffic congestion
- Alta skiers will no longer need to arrive hours before first chair to secure a parking spot
- Manage the ski experience by limiting the number of skiers to available terrain & lift capacity
Learn about Parking Reservations
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Overnight parking is NOT allowed in Little Cottonwood Canyon, with the exception of designated registered lodge guests and employee parking zones. If you are staying in Alta, it is not necessary to have a car. Most lodges and condominiums are slopeside or provide transportation.
Avalanche and watershed restrictions prohibit overnight camping and dogs.
PREFERRED CARPOOL PARKING
Not available for the 2021-22 season.
Little Cottonwood Canyon Road status
State law requires you to have snow tires on your vehicle or carry chains in your vehicle between November 1st and May 1st. At times the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) may restrict travel on the canyon road, State Highway 210, to snow tires, chains, 4 wheel drive only. Dial 511 on a cell phone to get current Utah Road Conditions information.
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UDOT Traffic Cameras
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