Why did Sierra adopt a parking reservation system?
Sierra-at-Tahoe has received feedback from its guests and local community regarding the impacts of its first-come, first-served parking model on high-volume days. By requiring parking reservations, guests will have peace of mind that parking will be available before they leave their homes, while helping to reduce traffic impacts. Additionally, Sierra hopes to help reduce carbon emissions by providing free reservations to guests with 4 or more people in their car.
What days will I need a parking reservation?
Every Saturday and Sunday, plus holiday periods, between December 19, 2026, and April 4, 2027, until 12PM.
Holiday Periods: Dec 21-25, 2026; Dec 28 – Jan. 1, 2027; Jan 18, 2027; Feb 15, 2027; Feb 19, 2027
Full List of Reservation Dates:
December: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
January: 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 30, 31
February: 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28
March: 6, 7, 13,14, 20, 21, 27, 28
April: 3, 4
What parking reservations come with a Sierra-At-Tahoe Season Pass?
Sierra Passholders* can make up to 4 free parking reservations at a time on days when their pass is valid. Once a reservation has been used, they can make an additional reservation, for a rolling total of 4 active reservations at a time.
Repeated missed reservations without cancelling by 8 AM may result in the loss of the ability to make free reservations.
*Child Passes do not come with parking reservations. You will not be able to make a free reservation on a day your pass is blacked out.
What Passes do not get Free Parking Reservations?
Child / Kiddie Passes, Ikon Passes, Powder Alliance Passes.
Play Passes and Weekday Passes do not get free reservations on days when their pass is blacked out.
What if I miss my reservation?
Reservations are non-refundable after 8 AM on the day of. For Passholders, repeated missed reservations may result in the loss of the ability to make free reservations.
Why should I cancel my reservation if I can’t use it?
Our goal is to let as many people as possible enjoy the mountain. If you have a reservation and you are unable to use and do not cancel it, that means someone else was unable to ski or ride that day. This helps us share the love of the mountain.
How many parking reservations can I make at a time?
Guests can reserve up to 4 days at a time. Once a day is used, another reservation will become available. This includes passholders.
When can I make my parking reservation?
Most of the season’s inventory will be available to reserve in Fall 2026. Additional inventory will be released weekly.
What if I arrive without a reservation?
Based on inventory, day-of-spots may be available to reserve. Parking reservations will not be required after 12 PM, but will be available based on inventory. More information coming in Fall 2026.
Will reserved parking be for general spots, or a specific reserved spot?
It will give you access to Sierra parking lots, not a specific spot.
What app will I use to make and manage my reservation?
More information to come in Fall 2026.
How much will parking reservations cost?
Parking reservations will be free for Sierra-at-Tahoe Passholders and cars carrying 4 or more people. Any other passholder (Ikon Pass, Powder Alliance) or day guest will have to pay for their reservation. General parking will cost $25/day, with some programs, such as Ski and Ride School, qualifying for discounted reservations. More information to come in Fall 2026.
Will I need to pay for a reservation to park in ADA spots?
No. ADA parking spots will be available to reserve for free. Enforcement on the day you park will be subject to verification of ADA plates or a hang tag.
Can I refund/cancel my parking reservation?
Parking reservations can be cancelled/refundable until 8 AM on the day of the reservation. After that, they are non-refundable. More information coming in Fall 2026.
Will day-of-spots be available?
Based on inventory, day-of-spots may be available to reserve, or they may be sold out. Parking reservations will not be required after 12 PM, but will be available based on inventory. More information coming in Fall 2026.
What about Preferred Parking Passes?
More information about 2026/27 Parking Passes to come.
