Why Did Sierra Adopt Reserve ‘N Ski Parking Reservations?
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 implementing 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 19, 2026 – 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 4 free reservations at a time, on a rolling basis. Additional reservations can be reserved for $25 for a total of 5 active reservations. Once they have used one of their reservations, they can reserve an additional free date for a rolling total of 4 active reservations.
Repeated missed reservations (not cancelled by 8 AM on the day of the reservation) may result in the loss of the ability to make free reservations and are subject to no-show penalties.
*Child and Kiddie Passes do not come with parking reservations. Weekday and Play Passholders will not be able to make a free reservation on a day their 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 a reservation. For Sierra Passholders, repeated missed reservations may result in the loss of the ability to make free reservations. All missed reservations may be subject to no-show penalties.
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 that 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. All missed reservations may be subject to no-show penalties.
How do I make a reservation?
The parking reservation system can be accessed via our parking page. For a full video walkthrough, click here.
How many parking reservations can I make at a time?
You may reserve up to 5 days at a time. Once a day is used, another reservation will become available. Sierra Passholders can make up to four free reservations at a time, though they can choose to reserve another day for $25 (unless they are carpooling with 4+ people in a car).
When can I make my parking reservation?
Most of the season’s inventory will be released on October 21, 2026, at 10 AM PST. Additional inventory will be released every Sunday for the upcoming weekend and again on Thursday for the upcoming weekend. Additionally, canceled reservations will be reopened for booking on a rolling basis. If you don’t see a reservation for the day you plan to visit, check back regularly for availability.
What if I arrive without a reservation?
Please do not arrive at the resort without a reservation. Available inventory will be listed online. If you arrive at the resort without a reservation, you will be turned away. Reservations are not required after 12 PM but are dependent on inventory and are first-come, first-served.
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?
Learn more about creating a reservation on our parking page.
How much will parking reservations cost?
Parking reservations will be free for Sierra-at-Tahoe Passholders and cars carrying 4 or more people. General parking (for non-Sierra Passholders or those with 3 or fewer occupants) will cost $25/day. Ikon Pass and Powder Alliance passholders do not qualify for free reservations unless they have 4+ people in a car.
Will I need to pay for a reservation to park in ADA spots?
ADA parking spots will be available for free, though a reservation is still required. 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.
Will day-of-spots be available?
Please do not arrive at the resort without a reservation. Available inventory will be listed online. If you arrive at the resort without a reservation, you will be turned away. Reservations are not required after 12 PM but are dependent on inventory and are first-come, first-served.
What about Preferred Parking Passes?
More information to come.
