Parking Guide
Parking Permits Required For Winter 24-25
This winter we're rolling out a managed parking solution for all our parking lots, from Alpental to Summit East. A parking permit will be required in all lots between 7am and 2pm daily, from Nov. 18th - April 30th.
Permits are free for passholders - parking is included in the price of season passes and ticket packs, so there is no additional cost for those who have a pass or flex pack for this winter. Scroll down for a breakdown of permit types and fees for all other visitors.
More tourists, backcountry travelers, and general winter recreation visitors are utilizing our parking lots each year. While we love that more people are getting to enjoy the outdoors, unfortunately, the additional vehicles make it increasingly challenging for our guests to park and get to the slopes. The purpose of this permit program is to better manage our parking, helping ensure our valued guests can park in our lots and get to their preferred mountain area more easily.
This is the first step in taking a more active approach to managing our lots. We’ll learn a lot this winter, utilizing parking data and feedback to fine-tune the program moving forward.
Parking Permit Information
Unique codes will be used to allow Summit/Alpental guests to get daily or season parking permits depending on the type of ticket, ticket pack, or pass purchased. Codes for parking permits will be delivered to Summit guests via email, then guests simply enter the code in our parking management website to get their permit. Distribution of permit codes will begin in November.
The parking website for redeeming codes, purchasing permits, and managing vehicles/accounts will launch in November as well.
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Parking is included with Uphill Passes. Passholders will receive a code to register their vehicle(s) for the winter season at no additional cost. Passholders should register their vehicle(s) for the season when they receive their code, before their first visit of the season. Each passholder can use up to two vehicles, see our FAQ below for more information about switching vehicles.
Peak-day parking restrictions still apply and parking in the wrong lot will result in a citation and fine.
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Tubing ticket purchasers will receive a code for each ticket purchased at no additional cost. Each code can be used to get a permit for the day they are visiting.
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General parking permits for other visitors and backcountry travelers will be available for $55 per day. A permit is required to park in all Summit/Alpental lots 7am-2pm. Lot restrictions apply on peak days and availability will be limited.
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Overnight parking will continue to be purchased through our existing system (roverpass.com) and guests will enter their license plate(s) during the reservation process. Any vehicles parked in overnight lots without a valid reservation will receive a citation.
Parking Permit FAQ
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Only one vehicle can be active at a time. A passholder with two vehicles registered to their season permit must make sure the vehicle in use is the active vehicle on their parking account. If both vehicles are at the mountain at the same time, the inactive vehicle will get a citation.
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General permits can be purchased online via QR codes on signage at the mountain. Paid parking kiosks will also be available to purchase permits in key locations.
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A permit is not required to park on State Route 906 or any other areas not managed by The Summit. Keep in mind that parking is not allowed on certain sections of State Route 906.
Most other areas at Snoqualmie Pass are either private (general visitor parking not allowed) or require a Sno-Park permit.
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Fines for a first offense will be discounted to $55. Subsequent citations will be $200, or $100 if paid within 10 days.
Some common citations include:
- Parking without a permit / payment required
- Parking in a signed prohibited area
- Incorrect permit location / parking lot
- Parking overnight without a reservation
- Parking in an EV charging location when not charging
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Permit fees will help us cover the costs of management and help us continue to improve parking for our valued guests.
More Parking Tips
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We know you're excited to get out on the mountain for your first turns of the day, but please control your speeds in our parking lots and on the main highway.
Speeding in parking lots can result in serious injury, or worse. So be aware of your surroundings, stop at the end of parking rows, and keep speeds to a crawl.
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Our parking attendants are there to help, not only to park cars in the most effective way for maximizing traffic flow and parking space; but also to help you find a parking spot when we're busy. Feel free to ask attendants for advice, we're here to help!
Look around at your neighbors. Are you parking in a way that makes it difficult for them to load/unload, or even blocking a car from exiting? Are you taking up excessive space? Please be aware and respect others when parking.
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Do not park in open lanes, pathways or access roads. Moving cones to make room for your car not only causes additional congestion and blocks other guests, but it can prevent emergency vehicles from accessing injured guests or local residents. What if you were in need of critical care and an ambulance couldn't get to you? Think twice before making a poor choice that could impact others.
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Extra parking is available along State Route 906 between Summit West and Commonwealth restaurant. It's also available between the Snoqualmie Pass Fire Station and Summit Central lot C2. Parking on the side of the road in all other areas of State Route 906 is prohibited.
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The Alpental road continues beyond the main parking lot. Follow the road to access more parking with super convenient ski-up lots, as well as bathrooms at lot A2. Keep in mind, the uppermost lot (lot A4) is for Summit passholders only on weekends.
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Lot A3 at Alpental is for overnight parking only. Parking in this lot without a reservation will result in a citation of up to $200. If you're at the mountain for just the day, you must park in another lot.
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Don't forget, there are actually three parking lots at Summit East and the Nordic Center. The lower lot can be accessed by continuing beyond the main E1 lot entrance, then take a right and continue down the hill. Getting to the lodge and lift from this lot is just a quick walk up the groomer path.
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Parking is available both at the base of the Silver Fir Express lift, and across the street in the overflow lots.
If you park in the overflow lot across the road, please be extremely careful when crossing.
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Parking lots at the ski area are either leased or owned by The Summit. All our parking lots require a permit and some lots have additional restrictions.
If you are accessing the Alpental valley, parking is allowed in lot A7. Space is limited and a $55 permit is required. This lot is the first parking lot on the left as you travel up Alpental road, next to the Alpental 'Welcome' sign. Consider carpooling whenever possible.
If you're accessing the PCT or Commonwealth Basin, parking is allowed along State Route 906 or in Summit West parking lot W3. Space is limited and a $55 permit is required.
Parking is allowed in Summit East lots, except on peak weekends and holidays. A $55 permit is required.
Please note: parking is not permitted on the side of the road from the I-90 overpass all the way up Alpental road to Alpental.