Getting Here & Parking

Q: Why are you making this change?
A: Over the past few seasons, we’ve learned a lot about how parking and arrivals impact the guest experience, especially on our busiest days. Reservations have been very effective in helping us manage our parking resources, and that is why we will be requiring reservations for all guests on most weekends and holiday periods for the 26/27 season. These updates are designed to help improve the flow of arrivals, predictability, and the overall guest experience, while encouraging and incentivizing carpooling. This plan builds on guest feedback and operational learnings from Stevens Pass as well as resorts across the industry.

Q: How is this different from what you announced last spring, then retracted?
A: This updated parking plan requires reservations for most weekends and holiday periods, which is similar to what we announced last spring. However, the biggest difference with this updated plan in comparison, is that the majority of parking reservations will be free, including introducing new free reservations available weekly ahead of weekends and holiday periods, in addition to free advanced reservations available for carpool guests. Paid parking reservations will also still be available for guests who want to plan in advance but are unable to carpool.

Q: Are you going to change your mind again about this parking plan?
A: We are confident this is the right next step for Stevens Pass to prioritize the parking and arrival experience, while offering greater flexibility and encouraging more sustainable travel during our busiest times. That said, we will always continue to learn, adjust, and listen to guest feedback to improve our operations.

Q: What are ‘most weekends and holiday periods’?
A: Weekends and holiday periods are our most popular and busiest times at the resort, when we typically reach capacity in all our parking lots. For the 2026/27 season, this includes the following dates when reservations will be required:  

• November 27-29 (if the resort is open)
• December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-31
• January 1-3, 9-10, 16-18, 23-24, 30-31
• February 6-7, 13-15, 20-21, 27-28
• March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21

Q: How are you defining the “weekend?”
A: Weekends are defined as Saturdays and Sundays.

Q: What happens after 10 a.m.?
A: Skiers and riders arriving prior to 10 a.m. on most weekends and holiday periods will need a reservation to park. All guests with reservations should arrive prior to 10 a.m. otherwise those reservations/spaces may be released. While reservations are only required prior to 10 a.m. on peak days, our parking often remains at capacity until the afternoon, so we encourage guests without a reservation to arrive after 2 p.m. and visit us during night skiing and riding operations

Q: How will this parking system be enforced?
A: Parking operations will continue to be managed on site with the support of a third-party parking partner. Clear signage, advance communication, and staff support will help guide guests through the process. Additional details will be shared ahead of the season

Q: What parking lots are included?
A: All summit lots (plus Yodelin when needed) will be included in this updated parking plan, requiring reservations on most weekends and holidays. Lot F remains the RV overnight camping lot, and RV reservations are required.

Q: What about the Yodelin lot? Can I park for free there?
A: Yodelin will be included in this updated parking plan, requiring reservations on most weekends and holiday periods when reservations at the summit are full.

Q: Will there be a shuttle from Monroe?
A: At this time, shuttle service is limited to satellite lots at Yodelin and only when needed.

Q: If reservations are effective, why not require reservations all the time?
A: Reservations have been very effective in helping us manage our parking, and that is why we will be requiring reservations for all guests on most weekends and holiday periods for the 2026/27 season, with a mix of free, paid, and free carpool reservations. On non-peak days when volume is lower, there isn’t currently a consistent need to require reservations.

Q: What happens on weekdays?
A: On non-peak weekdays, parking remains free and first-come, first-served, with no reservations required.

Q: What if there’s a highway delay or unexpected closure and I arrive later than planned?
A: We monitor road, weather, and operational conditions closely. When significant delays occur, we may extend reservation hold times. Updates will be shared through our parking text alerts and official channels.

Q: Is this about generating revenue?
A: No. While we will require reservations on most weekends and holidays for the 2026/27 season, the majority of our parking still remains free. These updates are designed to help us best manage the parking and arrivals experience, reduce park out events, and encourage more sustainable travel during our busiest times. We would consider it a success if most guests park for free by carpooling. Net proceeds from parking are intended to be reinvested back into the parking and arrivals experience at Stevens Pass.

Q: Is there a season-long parking pass?
A: No, not at this time.

Q: When will reservations be required?
A: Reservations will be required on most weekends and holiday periods. On non-peak days, all parking remains free and first-come, first-served.

2026/27 parking reservations will be required on the following dates:

• November 27-29 (if the resort is open)
• December 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-31
• January 1-3, 9-10, 16-18, 23-24, 30-31
• February 6-7, 13-15, 20-21, 27-28
• March 6-7, 13-14, 20-21

Q: Will some lots be reservation-only every day?
A:  No. Reservations are required only on most weekends and holiday periods. On non-peak days, all parking remains free and first-come, first-served.

Q: Will reservations be required on non-peak weekdays if it’s a powder day?
A: No. Reservations are not required on non-peak weekdays, even on powder days at this time. 

Q: Where do I make a reservation and how far in advance can I book?
A: Reservations will be available online ahead of the winter season at www.parkstevenspass.com. We will have more details to share as we get closer to the start of the 2026/27 season.

Q: Do I pay for parking online or when I arrive?
A: All paid parking reservations are completed online at the time of booking. Carpool and week-of reservations are free but still require an online reservation for most weekends and holiday periods.

Q: What if I need to change or cancel my reservation?
A: Cancellation and no-show policies are available at www.parkstevenspass.com.

Q: What if I make a reservation and don’t show up?
A: Cancellation and no-show policies will apply and can be found at www.parkstevenspass.com.

Q: What if the resort or access roads close on the day of my reservation?
A: Wf the resort is closed on the morning of your reservation, your parking reservation will be canceled and automatically refunded.

Q: What if I can’t get a reservation?
A: If reservations are full, you still have options:

• Carpool with someone who already has a reservation
• Visit us after 2 p.m. for night operations, when available
• Check back closer to the day of your visit for available inventory

Q: What if I can’t get a reservation and I have a lift ticket or ski school lesson?
A: Guests are encouraged to make a parking reservation when purchasing a lift ticket or ski school lesson for weekends and holiday periods when parking reservations are required. If reservations are sold out, guests are encouraged to check back for availability, or to reschedule their visit for night skiing or another date. Tickets are refundable, and our team at the Ski & Ride School will work with any guest to rebook lessons.

Q: Why don’t you offer free reserved parking for everyone?
A: To best manage the parking and arrivals experience, reservations help us manage fluctuating demand and encourage more sustainable travel during our busiest times. For that reason, we highly encourage and incentivize carpooling with free reservations for cars with four or more people or one adult and two kids 12 and under. In addition, free reservations will be made available during the week of, for most weekends and holiday periods. For those who want to plan further ahead and can’t carpool, paid reservations are an option.

Q: If I have a lesson booked, do I need a parking reservation?
A: Private lessons will include a reserved parking spot. Group lesson guests will be prompted to make a reservation upon booking.

Q: What happens if I arrive on a peak day without a reservation?
A: Without a reservation, parking is not available prior to 10 a.m. on most weekends and holiday periods, and on our busiest days, parking may remain at capacity into the afternoon. Guests without reservations should plan to take advantage of night operations and arrive after 2 pm, when parking is almost always available.

Q: Is Lot F part of the reservation system?
A: Lot F remains the RV overnight camping lot, and RV-specific reservations are required.

Q: How much does parking cost?
A: Non-peak days will continue to remain free with no reservations required. On most weekends and holiday periods when reservations are required until 10 a.m., the following will be in place:

• Free: Carpools (4+ people or a single adult with two kids 12 and under)
• Paid: $20 for vehicles that do not meet carpool requirements
• Free: Limited number of reservations, released weekly
• ADA parking is free and requires a reservation
• Visit for night skiing/riding: While reservations are only required prior to 10am on peak days, our parking often remains at capacity until the afternoon, so we encourage guests without a reservation to arrive after 2pm to enjoy night operations.

Q: What about EV charging stations/spots?
A: While we do have EV charging spaces available in our lots, they cannot specifically be reserved. Like all cars, EV vehicles will be required to have a reservation on most weekends and holiday periods, however EV charging stations themselves will still be first-come, first-served.

Q: What if my vehicle can’t fit four people and gear?
A: For peak days, options for guests who are unable to carpool include paid parking reservations that will be available to book in advance, free reservations that will be made available the week of and arriving after 2 p.m. for night operations. Drop-off options are available every day of the season, and free first-come, first-served parking remains available during non-peak days.