Traffic/road congestion and parking challenges have been a serious topic of conversation within our community for a while, and this past winter has perhaps been the most challenging yet. These are not just Heavenly issues – they are deeply felt across all of Tahoe, and certainly at every resort in the region. After taking a deep dive into our current parking practices and traffic patterns, learning from other resorts across our network, and much consideration and conversation here in-resort, we believe that a reservations-based parking program can, and will, make a difference. We have many choices for guests related to parking, including plenty of free parking options.

Next winter 2023/24, only the California Base Area parking lot will transition to a reservations-based paid lot during peak periods. We have many choices for guests who join us, with a mix of paid and free options across our resort and within the community.

Parking at the California Base Area during the winter season will require RESERVE N SKI parking reservations with a fee during peak periods. We define peak periods as: Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) Holidays Restricted days

At our California Base Area lot, reservations will be required and there will be a fee for vehicles with 3 or fewer occupants before 12pm on weekends, holidays, and restricted days (peak periods). If you have 4+ people in a vehicle, you still need a reservation but there will be no fee to park during these times at the California Base Area. After 12pm on peak period days, parking will be free, and no reservations are required.

The California Base Area will remain free without need for reservations on Monday – Friday during the winter season (with the exception of peak periods). It will also be free (without reservations) after 12pm on weekends and holidays/peak periods. Ski Run Boulevard parking will also remain free with a shuttle service to and from the California Base Area. Saddle Road (between Ski Run and Wildwood) and Keller Road (between Saddle and Sherman) will also remain free with shuttle service from Ski Run Blvd to the California Base Area and back. Boulder Base Area and Stagecoach Base Area parking will remain free every day, including on weekdays, weekends, and peak periods.