Alta skiers walk from the parking lot in a snowstorm at Alta Ski Area

Parking & Road
Information

Parking reservations are required Friday–Sunday & holidays this winter.

Parking and ski area facilities open at 8am.

Alta parking reservations & HIGHWAY 210 Info.

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

Reserve Parking

NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Monday through Thursday after 7:30am—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

Reserve Early Morning Parking

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 1 and May 1. 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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Highway 210 & Wasatch Blvd

Wasatch Blvd @ 9800 S

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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.

Paid Parking Reservation FAQs

Visit AltaParking.com to help answer all of your Alta parking-related questions.

Yes. Your credit card will automatically be refunded within 7–10 business days.

No. Parking reservations are only required Friday–Sunday & holidays from 8am–1pm (December 13–April 6 and Closing Day). 90+ Alta days are still first-come, first-served, just like it's always been.

No, the parking reservation will allow the skier to park in any of the designated lots, it does not guarantee a specific parking spot or parking in a specific lot.

Yes. Please work directly with your ski lodge or lodging property and they will advise.

Cancellations made before 8am the day of your parking reservation are eligible for refunds.

Overnight parking is NOT allowed in Little Cottonwood Canyon, with the exception of designated registered lodge guests, designated private cabin 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.

Yes. You’ll need to secure your parking reservation before booking your lesson. Parking reservations are required Friday–Sunday and Holidays from 8am–1pm.

If you are not able to make a parking reservation, please call the ski school office at 801.799.2271.

Yes, parking reservations are required on weekends & holidays. Alta's parking crew will make every effort to provide our best available parking to those individuals with ADA plates or placards.

Yes, a $25 parking reservation fee applies to the Grizzly, Flagstaff (South Side), Wildcat and Albion lots Friday–Sunday & holidays from 8am–1pm. Consider carpooling or riding the UTA Ski Bus.

Parking reservations can be made online in late October.

Failure to cancel free Alta season passholder reservations may result in pausing future passholder reservation benefits. Please note that if you are ill or have an emergency, email altaparking@interstateparking.com so that you do not need to drive up the canyon. We understand that life happens and we are more than willing to work with you in most unplanned situations.

Complimentary parking reservations for qualifying Alta passholders. Qualifying Alta passholders will receive code(s) that can be used to book parking reservations. Reservation codes may be reused once the 8am active reservation date has passed.

- Qualifying Alta passes: Family Package, Adult, 65+, 80+, 18-25, Military, Gold Card, Powder Card & 10-Day Card.

- Qualifying Alta-Bird passes: Family Package, Adult, 65+, 18-25 & Military.

Yes. In addition to your parking reservations, Alta passholders can purchase additional weekend & holiday reservations for $25 per day.

Reservations are verified by your license plate. It's that simple. There are no physical kiosks or booths to slow the flow of traffic in the canyon or at Alta.

Yes. Contact the ski school office to purchase a parking permit valid for the dates of your child's program.

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