Question 1

Q: What will general parking reservations look like?

Accepted Answer

The reservation system for the 2026-27 season will be effective on weekends from Jan 2, 2027, to May 2, 2027.

These reservations must all be made online in advance through your account. Accounts can be created by CLICKING HERE. 
General parking reservations are $20/vehicle in Early Riser, High Noon, Last Chance, and Upper Last Chance. 
Parking reservations will be required in all lots from 6:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on weekends.
After 1:00 P.M. on these dates, parking is free and does not require a reservation.
General parking will remain free during weekdays in Early Riser, High Noon, Last Chance, and Upper Last Chance.
Vehicles with four or more people are still required to have a reservation, but the reservation is free.
Accessible parking is free but will require a reservation to be made online in advance.
The Admin Lot is $40/day every day of the season (same as last season) but will require a reservation on weekends starting January 2, 2027.
The Beach will require a reservation every day of the season, rates will vary (same as last season). These reservations will now be made at www.parkabasin.com.

Question 2

Q: Does this change other parking lot rules?

Accepted Answer

All other policies remain unchanged. Camping and oversized vehicles, including RVs and trailers, are not permitted. Parking along the highway continues to be prohibited. The Admin Lot will remain available at a rate of $40 per day. The Beach experience will also remain the same, with the exception that reservations must now be made through www.parkabasin.com. Reservations will open later in 2026.

Question 3

Q: Which dates require a reservation?

Accepted Answer

Reservations are required on the Beach for the 2026-27 season (dates coming soon!), and on all Saturdays and Sundays starting January 2, 2027 - May 2, 2027, in the Admin Lot and General Parking Lots.

Question 4

Q: I booked a Beach reservation does that count towards my 4 reservations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your beach reservation counts as one of your four reservations.

Question 5

Q: How far in advance will reservation slots be released?

Accepted Answer

The first wave of parking reservations will become available later in 2026. Dates will be announced soon! Each Monday (exact dates coming soon!), more reservations will be released for the upcoming weekend. These will become available at 2:00 P.M. MST.  Remember, you may only hold four reservations per account at a time.

Question 6

Q: Are reservations transferrable?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 7

Q: Is accessible parking free?

Accepted Answer

Accessible parking for guests with an ADA placard or Disabled Veteran plates is free but will require a reservation in advance.

Question 8

Q: Do I need a reservation for an EV charging space?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are required to make a reservation online in advance. There are ten (10) EV  charging spaces. If an EV charging space is not available, your parking reservation guarantees you a space in any General Parking lot.

Question 9

Q: How many reservations can I hold at once?

Accepted Answer

Reservations are limited to 4 per account. You can only have 1 reservation per day, per  account. You cannot have 4 reservations on the same date per account.

Question 10

Q: What are the violations and fees?

Accepted Answer

You need a general parking reservation to park between 6:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on weekends only between January 3, 2026, and May 3, 2026. If you park without a reservation or fail to cancel your reservation by 9:00 A.M. the day of your reservation, you will be subject to a violation and a subsequent fee.

Violations are $200 with a $100 discount if paid within 10 days.

Question 11

Q: What if I park without a reservation?

Accepted Answer

You need a reservation to park between 6:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on weekends between January 2, 2027, and May 2, 2027. If you park without a reservation during these times, you will be subject to violations and fees.

Question 12

Q: What if I miss my reservation?

Accepted Answer

If you do not park and do not cancel an existing reservation by 9:00 A.M. the morning of your reservation, you will be subject to violations and fees.

Question 13

Q: Can I cancel or reschedule a reservation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can cancel and reschedule your reservations. You must do so by 9:00 A.M. MST the morning of your reservation or you are subject to violation and fees.

Question 14

Q: Do I have to arrive by 9:00 A.M. MST?

Accepted Answer

No, you can arrive anytime between 6:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M

Question 15

Q: What is the difference between arrival policy and cancellation policy

Accepted Answer

All parking lots open at 6:00 A.M. Reservations are required until 1:00 P.M. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation by 9:00 A.M. on the day of your visit to avoid any penalties. Cancellations made by this time will be accepted without charge.

Question 16

Q: What if my license plate changes/I will have rental plates?

Accepted Answer

After completing your reservation, you may update your license plate information directly within your account. If you plan to use a rental vehicle, please enter your personal license plate at the time of the reservation and update it with the rental plate once the vehicle has been issued.

Question 17

Q: How will we confirm carpoolers?

Accepted Answer

Our parking attendants will verify as you enter the lot, whether that be High Noon, Early Riser, Last Chance, or Upper Last Chance.  If you have 4 or more skiers or riders in your car, you will receive a placard to put on your dash.

Question 18

Q: How will this affect uphill users outside of operating hours?

Accepted Answer

If you are uphill skiing before or after operating hours, you can park for free but must move your car by 9:00 A.M. to avoid receiving a violation. You may purchase a parking reservation if you plan to go uphill during operating hours or downhill skiing or riding after 9:00 A.M.

Question 19

Q: What if I purchased a lesson or Kid’s Club Arapahoe?

Accepted Answer

Guests who have purchased any type of lesson will be directed to www.parkabasin.com to complete a parking reservation for the day of their lesson. The reservation fee remains $20 per vehicle, with the exception of carpools consisting of 4+ passengers.

Question 20

Q: How will we handle event/parent parking?

Accepted Answer

For events, participants will be required to book a reservation just like anyone else.

Question 21

Q: I don’t want to pay. Can I still get to A-Basin for free on weekends?

Accepted Answer

We love carpooling—it helps reduce congestion and supports our sustainability goals. If you’re arriving with four or more people in your vehicle, you’ll still need to make an online reservation in advance, but it’s free of charge. To find fellow skiers and riders heading to A-Basin on the same day, try using the TreadShare app.  Be sure to select the carpool-specific reservation option. Please note standard reservations are non-refundable, even if you arrive with four or more passengers.

There are easy and convenient ways of getting to A-Basin without paying for parking on weekends —our fantastic local public transit! Summit County offers a FREE bus service between Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne. The Summit Stage "Swan Mountain Flyer" and X Flyer service A-Basin daily during peak ski season. On weekends, you can track the buses online or via a mobile app. From Denver, kick up your feet and check out the Snowstang for an easy, quick ride.

Parking will also remain free after 1:00 P.M. and will not require a reservation.

Question 22

Q: Can I buy my season parking pass and one-off reservations now?

Accepted Answer

Daily parking reservations for all skiers and riders—regardless of season parking pass status—will be available beginning October 30, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Mountain Time. Beach spots will also become available on this date.

Each Monday more reservations will be released for the upcoming weekend. These will become available at 2:00 P.M. MST. Remember, you may only hold four reservations per account at a time.

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