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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.​ 

HOW TO MAKE A PARKING RESERVATION Step By Step.

This step by step tutorial will walk you through the parking reservation process. Qualifying Alta and Alta-Bird season passholders and lift ticket purchasers will receive a parking code via email. All other skiers, including Ikon and Mountain Collective passholders, can purchase a $25 parking reservation without a parking code.

WHEN ARE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED?​

  • Friday–Sunday & holidays from 8am–1pm. Parking is not permitted in Alta lots from midnight to 8 am.

  • Reservations begin Friday, December 13th, 2024

  • Holiday Periods: December 20th through January 5th, January 20th & February 17th

  • Reservations end Sunday, April 6th, 2025

  • Reservations will be required on Closing Day

  • Looking for early morning parking in the Town of Alta before 8am? 6am early morning parking reservations are available daily.

  • Parking reservations can be made online at anytime during the ski season.
     

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WHEN ARE Reservations NOT REQUIRED?

  • First-Come, First-Serve Parking

    • Monday through Thursday after 8am—excluding holiday periods

    • Opening day through December 12th, 2024

    • Any day after 1 pm.

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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

  • Initial violations are $250 with a $125 discount if paid within 10 days.

  • Alta will release additional parking each Sunday at 3pm (Mountain Time) for the following weekend or holiday period

WHAT PARKING BENEFITS DO I RECEIVE AS AN ALTA OR ALTA-BIRD PASSHOLDER?

  • 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

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

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

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WHAT PARKING BENEFITS DO I RECEIVE AS AN ALTA LIFT TICKET PURCHASER?

  • As an Alta Lift Ticket purchaser you will receive a parking code for a $10 discount off your parking reservation when you purchase your Alta Lift Ticket online.

  • Please note, discounted passes do not qualify for discounts on parking reservations.

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RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • 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.

  • The fee for parking without a reservation will be $250.

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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.

how to make a parking reservation - step by step

With Promo Code

with a parking code

STEP 1. Visit Alta Parking and click 'Redeem parking code.'

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STEP 2. Enter your parking code and click 'Submit' or log in to view your account.

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STEP 3. Select Login if you have an account or Create Account.

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STEP 4. Select the parking code you would like to use:

A - For Alta or Alta-Bird Passholders: Season Pass

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B - For Alta Lift Ticket Purchasers: Day Ticket Disc 1 Day

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STEP 5. Select your date and choose your parking option.

A - For Alta or Alta-Bird Passholders: Season Pass Reservation

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B - For Alta Lift Ticket Purchasers: Priority Reservation w/ code 

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STEP 6. You will be redirected to the Checkout page.

A - For Alta or Alta-Bird Passholders: Click 'Park For Free'.

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B - For Alta Lift Ticket Purchasers: Click 'Pay $10.00 and Park'.

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STEP 7. To complete your reservation  follow these steps:

A - For Alta or Alta-Bird Passholders: Double check your license plate and click 'Confirm'. Your reservation is complete. Happy Skiing!

B - For Alta Lift Ticket Purchasers: Click here to follow steps 6 - 10 under 'Without a Parking Code' to complete your purchase. Your reservation is complete. Happy Skiing!

without a parking code

STEP 1. Visit Alta Parking Login and click 'Reserve a parking spot.'

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STEP 3. Choose 'Paid Reservation'.

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STEP 5. Add your vehicle information.

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STEP 7. Enter your card details and click 'ADD CARD'.

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STEP 2. On calendar view, select the day you plan to ski. Remember, reservations are only required on Friday–Sunday & holidays from 8am–1pm.

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STEP 4. Select Login if you have an account or Create Account.

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STEP 6. Click 'Add Credit Card' to add payment. Click 'Credit or Debit' to select a card previously saved to your account.

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STEP 8. You will then be redirected to the payment page:

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STEP 9. Click 'Select Payment Method' to choose your card and click the 'Pay and Park' button.

STEP 10. Double-check your license plate and Click 'Confirm'. 

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STEP 11. Your parking reservation now is complete. Happy skiing! 

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Purchase Steps
Without Promo Code
Alta Parking Map

alta parking map

Your parking reservation will allow you to park in any of the designated lots, it does not guarantee a specific parking spot or parking in a specific lot. Click map for directions.

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