Bear Mountain Parking Guide (2026–27)
Everything you need to park at Bear Mountain Resort — the paid upper lots, the season pass, when the lots fill, and how to park free and ride the shuttle.
Checked for the 2026–27 season. Prices and rules change every winter — we last verified this page in 2026. Always confirm the live price and real-time lot status before you drive up.
The short answer
In winter, the upper lots closest to the Bear Mountain base lodge are paid, reservation-only parking — roughly $25–$40 per regular vehicle ($75 oversized/RV), bought online at least a day ahead. There is no day-of parking for the upper lots, and cars without a reservation are turned away once they fill (often by 7:30 AM on weekends and holidays). To park for free, follow the digital signs to a remote lot (Sandalwood and others) and ride the free shuttle (~20 min) to the base. Check real-time lot status in the Ikon Pass app. In summer, all Bear Mountain parking is free.
Lot by lot
Oversized vehicles and RVs pay a flat $75 in the upper lots. Digital signs on approach direct free traffic to whichever remote lot is open that day.
⏰ When the lots fill
- On powder days, weekends, and holidays the paid upper lots often sell through and fill by ~7:30 AM.
- Because there's no day-of sale, buy your reservation the night before if you want an upper lot.
- If you skip the reservation, plan on the free remote lot + shuttle and pad ~30–40 minutes into your morning.
- Live lot status shows in the Ikon Pass app — check it before you leave your rental.
Passes & prices
Daily paid parking
$25–$40 per regular vehicle (by date), $75 oversized/RV. Buy online at least one day before — no day-of sales.
2026–27 Premium Parking Pass
Upper-lot parking all season at Bear Mountain, Snow Summit & Snow Valley, no blackout dates. Limited, first-come, non-refundable. Sold since June 9, 2026.
💰 Free without the reservation
You never have to pay to park at Bear Mountain. Follow the digital signs to the day's open remote lot (Sandalwood is the big one), park free, and ride the free shuttle ~20 minutes to the base. Carpooling also spreads the flat per-vehicle cost across more skiers.
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How much is parking at Bear Mountain?
Upper-lot parking is $25–$40 per regular vehicle per day depending on the date, or $75 for oversized vehicles and RVs. Remote lots with a free shuttle cost nothing.
Do I need a parking reservation for Bear Mountain?
For the paid upper lots, yes — buy online at least one day ahead. There is no day-of sale, and cars without a reservation are turned away once the upper lots fill. The free remote lots do not require a reservation.
Is there free parking at Bear Mountain?
Yes. Follow the digital signs to the day's open remote lot (such as Sandalwood) and ride the free shuttle to the base area — about 20 minutes. In summer, all Bear Mountain parking is free.