Parking in Vail

Vail Village in winter as the sun sets. Snow-covered buildings and trees line a pedestrian walkway, where several people stroll by the restaurants and shops. A snowy mountain ridge rises in the background.

Parking Information

Let us remove the worry and hassle when parking in Vail. There are two main parking structures in Vail: Vail Village and Lionshead. Additional parking is available in the Red Sandstone parking garage on the North Frontage Road and Ford Park (when there is no event).

Winter 2024/2025 Parking

Winter paid parking in the Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures along with Red Sandstone Garage, Ford Park Lot and Soccer Lot begins Nov. 15, 2025 at 6 a.m. and extends through April 20, 2025.
Free parking is available all season in the Village and Lionshead structures for up to 2 hours. For drop-offs and short stays, use the Village structure’s top deck or Lionhead’s passenger drop-off via East Lionshead Circle. Free parking is also offered from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily. Note: entries between 1 and 3 p.m. incur charges.
Overnight parking in Vail Village and Lionshead structures is $60
Overflow parking on the South Frontage Road is allowed ONLY once both parking structures are full.
Parking for oversized vehicles (RVs/Trailers) is available on the N. Frontage Road in West Vail for $35 per 24 hours for a maximum of 5 days.
Details on paid parking for events at Ford Park/Amphitheater are listed at www.vaileventparking.com.

For more information on the winter parking program, visit www.vailgov.com/parking. To inquire about any additional information, email [email protected] or call the parking office at 970-479-2445.

Discounted Satellite Parking

With bus service, 7am – 11pm at the following locations based on availability:

Red Sandstone Park
North Frontage Road, across from West Vail Mall
North Frontage Road, in West Vail

Frontage Road Free Overflow Parking until 11pm

In the event the Vail Village and Lionshead parking structures fill, parking on the South Frontage Road will be allowed for free until 11PM. Avoid blocking driveways and leave plenty of space, up to 50 feet, at intersections. Areas on the Frontage Road where parking is prohibited will be marked.

The Frontage Road section from the Main Vail roundabout to Vail Valley drive will not be available for overflow parking. The shift is intended to provide a safer experience for drivers and pedestrians during overflow days, as well as a clear shoulder for bike traffic.

Contact Parking Operations: 970-479-2445

Donovan Park

Free parking is available at Donovan Park from 7am to 11pm, located at 1600 South Frontage Rd., with 90 spaces on days when the pavilion isn’t in use. A sign will be used at the park’s entrance to indicate availability each day. The parking area is serviced by the Matterhorn bus stop, which is located west of the park at the intersection of Matterhorn Circle and West Gore Creek Drive.

Self park at private garages:

Manor Vail: 595 E. Vail Valley Dr., call 970-476-5000 for availability
Evergreen Hotel: 250 S. Frontage Rd. West, call 970-476-7810 for availability
Sebastian Hotel: 16 Vail Rd., call 970-477-8000 for availability
Solaris Hotel: 141 E. Meadow Dr., call 970-479-6000 for availability
Cascade: 1295 Westhaven Dr.

Valet services:

Golden Peak parking: Accepts advanced reservations. Go to vipparkingsolutions.com or call 303-502-2340.
The Lodge at Vail: 174 Gore Creek Dr., call 970-754-7800 for availability

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