Heads up Colorado skiers and snowboarders, this Saturday, January 17th, marks the start of Arapahoe Basin’s parking reservation requirements for the 2026 winter season.
Parking reservations will be required for everyone heading to the mountain on Saturdays and Sundays, with general reservations costing $20 online. Reservations are required for all lots and can be reserved starting the Monday before at 2pm and up to the day of.
$20 reservations will be available in all lots with the exception of The Beach (costs vary) and the Admin Lot ($40). Accessible parking reservations are free and available both in the Early Riser and Admin Lot. Free carpool parking is available in the Easy Riser, High Noon, Last Chance, and Upper Last Chance lots for vehicles that have 4 or more passengers.
Each account is limited to one reservation per day and can hold up to four active reservations at any given time. You can learn more about the Arapahoe Basin Parking Reservations here.
Those who don’t want to make a reservation or can’t afford a reservation are encouraged to take the Bustang to the ski area, departing from Denver Union Station, Federal Center RTD Station, and the Wooly Mammoth Park & Ride lot.
