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.
Parking policy checked September 30, 2026. Remote lots open according to demand; same-day upper-lot spaces may be sold if available. Winter prices and policies below are planning guidance, not a confirmed quote for 2026–27. Check the resort parking page for current prices, availability and event exceptions. Daily winter parking sales are listed to begin November 2, 2026; recheck before booking.
The short answer
Only the upper lots nearest each base lodge are paid, and only in winter. You either buy a daily parking reservation ($30–$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. Same-day purchase may be possible if spaces remain. 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
- $30–$40 per regular vehicle, priced by date tier (regular / peak / holiday)
- $75 flat for oversized vehicles & RVs
- Buy online ≥ 1 day before — same-day sales subject to availability
- 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 $30–$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 BBMR 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. Remote lots open according to demand; follow the current signs and allow time for the shuttle.
Don't want to pay at all? See every free lot & the remote-lot shuttle →