Parking and Transportation Tips, Tricks, and Other Hacks

Updated October 15, 2025

Parking at Deer Valley Resort is designed to make your arrival as smooth as possible. Complimentary and premium options are available across several convenient base areas, with free public transit connecting guests to the mountain throughout the day.

MAIN PARKING AREAS

Most guests begin their day at Snow Park Base Area or Deer Valley East Village, the resort’s two primary parking locations.

Snow Park offers direct access to the main base area, ski school, and dining. Guests can also take advantage of the designated skier drop-off zone located at the front of Snow Park Lodge, allowing for quick and convenient unloading before parking.

Deer Valley East Village, located just off U.S. 40, features 1,200 complimentary day-skier parking spaces and shuttle service to the Deer Valley East Village Lodge and Gondola.

When these lots reach capacity, guests are directed to Richardson Flat Park & Ride, Deer Valley’s overflow location. Free express buses operate every 15 minutes between Richardson Flat and Snow Park Lodge from December 7, 2025, through March 31, 2026, providing an easy and sustainable way to reach the resort.

TRANSIT & CARPOOLING

Park City Transit provides complimentary bus service between Deer Valley and many locations throughout Park City, including Richardson Flat. Many lodging properties also offer nearby bus stops or private shuttles that drop guests directly at the base area.

Guests traveling together can take advantage of priority parking in Lot 2 on weekends and holidays for vehicles with three or more passengers. Carpooling and public transit not only save time but also support Deer Valley’s commitment to sustainability.

TIPS FOR A SMOOTH ARRIVAL

Check real-time parking availability in the Ikon Pass App, available on Apple Store for iOS and Google Play for Android. The app also provides lift status, trail maps, and resort updates.
Use the Summit County Dashboard for live road and traffic conditions before heading out.
Sign up for text alerts to receive parking, weather, and snow updates throughout the day.
Arrive early or after 1 p.m. for easier parking as morning guests begin to leave.

PLAN AHEAD FOR A SEAMLESS START

Parking and arrival at Deer Valley are designed to be effortless, allowing you to focus on the day ahead. Whether you start from Snow Park Base Area, Deer Valley East Village, or Jordanelle Base Area, our goal is to make reaching the mountain as seamless and welcoming as the experience itself.

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