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.
Parking reservations are released every Sunday at 3pm (MST)—set a reminder.
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 are required on Closing Day, April 20th from 8am–1pm
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
- Early Morning Reservations end April 6. 2025
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.
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 Highway 210 to snow tires, chains and 4-wheel drive only.
Follow UDOT Cottonwood Canyons on X >
Highway 210 Traffic Cameras
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wasatch BLVD & Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd
|
|
|
|
|
UDOT Signs
|
|
|
|
|
|
Little Cottonwood Canyon Traffic Map | UDOT >
Traction Law
Traction devices are required during severe winter weather conditions on roads throughout Utah—including Little Cottonwood Canyon.
AWD/4WD: M + S or M/S tires
- Traction devices such as chains, snow socks, etc.
- 3 peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) tires are also acceptable and provide the most reliable traction in severe winter conditions.
2WD: 3 peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) tires on all four tires
- Traction devices such as chains, snow socks, etc. are also acceptable.
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Overnight parking is NOT allowed in Little Cottonwood Canyon, with the exception of designated registered lodge guests and employee parking zones. Avalanche and watershed restrictions prohibit overnight camping and dogs.
If you are staying in Alta, it is not necessary to have a car. Most lodges and condominiums are slopeside or provide transportation.