Big Bear Parking Passes & Reservations (2026–27)
Big Bear Mountain Resort (Bear Mountain, Snow Summit & Snow Valley) charges for its upper lots in winter. Here's exactly how the daily reservation and the season pass work — and how to avoid paying.
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
Only the upper lots nearest each base lodge are paid, and only in winter. You either buy a daily parking reservation ($25–$40 per regular vehicle, $75 oversized/RV) online at least one day in advance, or a 2026–27 Premium Parking Pass that covers upper-lot parking all season. There is no day-of purchase. If you arrive without a reservation and the upper lots are full, you're directed to a free remote lot + shuttle.
The two ways to pay
🎟️ Daily paid parking
- $25–$40 per regular vehicle, priced by date tier (regular / peak / holiday)
- $75 flat for oversized vehicles & RVs
- Buy online ≥ 1 day before — no day-of sales
- Covers one upper-lot spot at your chosen resort for that day
🅿️ 2026–27 Premium Parking Pass
- Upper-lot parking all season at Bear Mountain, Snow Summit & Snow Valley
- No blackout dates
- Limited & first-come — can sell out; went on sale June 9, 2026
- Non-refundable, non-shareable, scanned per visit
- Reserve Pass holders got a $100 discount code (discount only — not a guarantee of availability)
The exact 2026–27 Premium Parking Pass price wasn't published at the time we checked — confirm the current figure on the resort's parking page before buying.
Prices by date tier
*Regular-vehicle rates range $25–$40 by date; confirm the exact price for your date at checkout.
How to book a daily reservation, step by step
Pick your date first
Rates and availability are date-specific. Decide which day you're skiing before you start — peak and holiday dates sell out.
Go to the resort parking page
Open Big Bear Mountain Resort's parking page and choose Daily Paid Parking. You cannot buy this at the gate on the day of.
Choose your resort & vehicle size
Select Bear Mountain or Snow Summit and whether you're a regular or oversized/RV vehicle ($75).
Pay at least one day ahead
Complete checkout no later than the day before. Save the confirmation — it's scanned on arrival.
Check the Ikon Pass app that morning
Live lot status shows whether upper lots are open. If they're full and you don't have a reservation, follow signs to the free remote lot + shuttle.
Cancellations & refunds
The season Premium Parking Pass is non-refundable and can't be shared or replaced if lost. For daily reservations, refund/change rules vary by date — check the terms at checkout before you pay.
If you show up without one
Once the upper lots fill, drivers without a reservation are turned away from the paid lots and directed to a free remote lot with shuttle service. You won't be stranded — but you'll add ~10–20 minutes of shuttle time.
Don't want to pay at all? See every free lot & the remote-lot shuttle →