Parking & Shuttle Service Around Winter Park

Do you want to get on the snow as fast as possible? Knowing where to park your car or where the free shuttles drop off is paramount to a stress-free start to your ski day. There is an abundance of free parking available (over 3,200 spots!) at Winter Park Resort, plus premium paid parking for those seeking the most convenient access to the slopes. And keep in mind, parking is always free at Winter Park Resort in the summer.

Free Parking at the Winter Park Resort Base

A quick run down of the parking lots from closest to furthest out from Winter Park Resort Base. For the most up to date info via Winter Park Resort click here.

North Bench Lot: FREE

Walk-In: 200 – 275 yard walk-in/walk-out access to Winter Park base area. Guests should follow signs to go directly to West Portal Station via the railroad pedestrian bridge.

Directions: From Downtown Winter Park, drive East on US HWY 40. Turn right onto Old Town Drive at the Lakota traffic light (first traffic light out of town), then take an immediate left and take the filter road past Blue Spruce Lot to enter the North Bench Lot.

Note: This lot fills up fast as resort workers and early morning race teams start parking here from 7.15 AM, but there is a 30 minute drop-off area that stays conveniently clear for those just want to drop and go.

Blue Spruce Lot: FREE

Walk In (approx. 350 yards) or Park N' Ride on Weekends/Holidays: This small parking lot is located just to the right of the entrance to North Bench on Old Town Drive. If you’re fine with carrying your skis for a morning stroll, you can walk through North Bench lot from here; otherwise, wait for the weekends when the Old Town free bus shuttle runs from 7.30 AM – 6.30 PM.

G Lot: FREE

Park N' Ride shuttle parking: The daily bus service operates from 7.40 AM – 10 PM, dropping off guests at resort bus terminal near the Cabriolet.

Directions: From Downtown Winter Park, drive East on US HWY 40, go straight through the Lakota traffic light (first light out of town) and at the second traffic light, turn left at the traffic light to enter the G LOT.

Old Town Lots: FREE park & ride (shuttle service on weekends/holidays)

On the North side of the resort, along Winter Park Drive & Old Town Drive, there are four lots that are free to park: Blue Spruce (mentioned above), Lone Tree, Adolf’s & the Bus Barn. Each have identified shuttle stops to and from the Village at Winter Park Resort and served by a free shuttle on the weekends and holidays, 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

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Paid Parking at the Winter Park Resort Base Area

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Village Parking Garage

Located on Winter Park Drive off Highway 40 at the Winter Park Resort base. There are 200 spaces of covered parking on levels 1 and 2 of the Village Parking Garage. This is the closest paid parking to the ski lifts, located approximately 100 yards from the Gondola. $30 full day; $15 half day (arriving at noon or later). If you are heading to the Village for a meal or entertainment in the evening, The Village Parking Garage is free from 3:00 PM to 6:59 AM every day. Level 3 of this parking garage is strictly drop-off and short term parking. The first hour is free, then $40 per hour. There are self-serve pay stations conveniently located on each level, or you may pay via cell phone through the Parkmobile App. *subject to change

Vintage Lot

This lot is located directly off Highway 40 on Winter Park Drive, at Winter Park Resort’s main entrance. This is a large paved lot, with over-flow available at Lots B and C, and has easy access to the Village via the free open air Cabriolet gondola lift (kids love it!). Parking cost is variable, depending on peak times and holidays, but general cost is $20 daily on weekends/holidays, and $10 daily for weekdays. There are self-serve pay stations conveniently located on each level, or you may pay via cell phone through the Parkmobile App. *subject to change

Free Parking at the Mary Jane Base Area

All parking at Mary Jane Base is free. Access to Mary Jane and her parking options can be found by turning off Hwy 40 (approximately 1 mile East of the main Winter Park Resort entrance) at the Mary Jane Resort sign onto Mary Jane Road. All Mary Jane Road lots, including the Mary Jane base area, are serviced by FREE Park-N-Ride shuttles to the Winter Park base every ½ hour from 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM daily.

Here’s our run down of the parking lots, closest to furthest out from Mary Jane Resort Base.

Dotsero Lot: FREE

Located at the main base of Mary Jane, this large lot offers an easy walk to the Super Gauge Express Lift, Mary Jane Ticket Office & Mary Jane base restaurants. It fills fast, so arrive early or make it an afternoon ski and arrive after 2:00 PM when the early birds start heading home and spaces begin to open up again. The Dotsero lot is located at the very end of the Mary Jane road, approximately two miles from US HWY 40.

Utah Junction Lot (aka The C Lot): FREE

The ‘C’ Lot is named for it’s proximity to the two chair ‘Challenger’ lift, and it’s a locals favorite that is known as party central: expect grills going, friends gathering and tailgates down. There's also a new shipping container restaurant in this lot, Bradley's, that has grab & go chimichangas. This lot fills up quickly. The majority of terrain accessed from the Challenger lift is blue/black and higher, so if you are looking for more gentle terrain, ski down to the Super Gauge Express via the green Shoo Fly trail. This parking lot also has the benefit of public restrooms at the lot’s edge. Utah Junction Lot will be the third lot in from US HWY 40 on the left.

Corona Side Lot: FREE

The Corona Siding Lot provides access to the Corona Way Trail, though it is a bit of a hike/side-step up a gradual slope to get to the main ski trail down to the lifts. As with all of the Mary Jane parking lots, you have the option to free shuttle in, for easier access. Corona Siding Lot is the first parking lot on the left as you drive down Mary Jane Road from US HWY 40.

Rollins Side Lot: FREE

Rollins Pass Lot will be the first lot on the right as you enter onto Mary Jane Road. From this lot, you will most likely want to ride in on the free shuttle.

Winter Park Shuttle: The Lift

If you don’t want to deal with Winter driving on your vacation, The Lift (Winter Park’s free bus shuttle service) should be music to the ears! Truly stress-free, The Lift is available throughout Winter Park Resort, Mary Jane Resort, the towns of Winter Park and Fraser, with multiple stops in between. A twice daily shuttle to Granby also caters to those residing a little further from the slopes.

There are eight lines running on a daily basis; and all buses are wheelchair accessible. Orange & white “The Lift” Resort Shuttle signs will indicate the stops on each line. Most buses run every 30 to 60 minutes, but for the most up to date information, call 970-726-4163.

To view daily schedules and daytime/evening routes, CLICK HERE. The Lift information is also available on the free RideHop App.**