The program provides an improved on-mountain experience by reducing traffic congestion and providing assurance there will be a parking space for our guests without them having to arrive hours before first chair. The benefits of the program include a reduction in grid-lock traffic, improved traffic flow, a better guest and employee experience, less impact on our community, and a reduction in our carbon footprint.

The parking program reduces the numbers of cars on the road and encourages guests to carpool and use alternative transportation options. Through these measures, our parking program contributes to alleviating traffic congestion and creating a more sustainable transportation environment.

No, parking Monday through Friday (non-holiday) is free at any time of day with no reservations required. On Saturdays, Sundays and select holiday periods, parking after 1pm is free and does not require a reservation as space becomes available.

We will require parking reservations during high-demand periods starting December 6th, 2025. We define these high-demand periods as weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) and holiday periods.

2025/2026 season dates that require a reservation:

• December:

  • 6th - 7th

  • 13th - 14th

  • 20th - 31st (Holiday Period)

• January:

  • 1st - 4th (Holiday Period)

  • 10th - 11th

  • 17th - 19th (Holiday Period)

  • 24th - 25th

  • 31st - February 1st

• February:

  • 7th - 8th

  • 14th - 16th (Holiday Period)

  • 21st - 22nd

  • 28th - March 1st

• March:

  • 7th -8th

  • 14th - 15th

  • 21st - 22nd

  • 28th - 29th

• April:

  • 4th - 5th

  • 11 - 12th

While we hope our guests will be a part of the solution, and not the problem, initial violations assessed will start at $100. If not paid within 10 days, it will increase to $200. Subsequent violations are subject to increasing penalties through Placer County parking enforcement*, season pass suspension and tow. Additional information on penalties and resolution is available at parkpalisadestahoe.com

*Placer County Parking Enforcement Fine Schedule

• 1st violation $150

• 2nd violation $250

• 3rd violation $450

It is imperative that you cancel your reservation at parkpalisadestahoe.com to make your space available to another guest. If you do not cancel by 9am PST on the day of your reservation, initial violations are $100. If not paid within 10 days, it will increase to $200. Subsequent violations are subject to increasing penalties including season pass suspension. Additional information on penalties and resolution are available at parkpalisadestahoe.com

• Make a free parking reservation (More information below) at parkpalisadestahoe.com

• Come Monday – Friday non-holiday (midweek) – NO reservation necessary

• Carpool with a with a friend that has a parking reservation

• Any day after 1pm

• Park and Ride programs from Truckee and Tahoe City, drop-off, TART Connect and Mountaineer within Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows (micro-mass transit)

• Sports Basement Ski Bus

• Stay in the Village (1 car per room)

• Become an employee

The majority of our reservations are free, including Carpool 4+.

Carpool 4+ reservations open at noon each Tuesday along with an early season allocation for the upcoming weekends and holiday periods. You must check in on the day of your reservation with 4 or more people in your vehicle.

Yes. Carpool 4+ drivers will receive a $20 resort credit voucher. Please note, we will no longer be offering incentives for the Park & Ride program in order to better support our new carpool initiative.

You may only make one reservation per day at one designated base area. You may choose to start your day at The Village at Palisades Tahoe or Alpine Main Lodge. This policy ensures fair access for all by preventing a single guest from occupying multiple spots and reducing availability for others.

Anyone caught gaming the reservation system is subject to forced cancellation of reservations at the discretion of Palisades Tahoe.

No, there won't be designated spots or sections for parking reservations. Guests can park anywhere in the parking lot. However, guests will need to indicate whether they will be parking on the Palisades or Alpine.

If the resort is closed, your parking reservation will be canceled, a refund will be provided for any paid reservations.

Yes, if you cancel your parking reservation up until 9am the morning of. We will also be addressing these situations on a case-by-case basis.

Reservations will be required on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holiday periods before 1pm.

No, this does not apply to preferred parking in any way.

No, trailers, campers, and other towed vehicles, including snowmobile trailers, boat trailers, and 5th-wheel trailers, are not permitted in our parking lots.

This policy ensures a smoother parking experience for all guests by maximizing space and improving traffic flow. Guests arriving with these types of vehicles are encouraged to explore alternative parking options offsite.