Parking. Talk about a headache. Luckily for you, American Ski Exchange has been in the town of Vail since 1986. As a result, we know all the ins and outs of this extraordinary mountain town. So come on in, rent or demo the newest model skis or snowboards, and peruse our collection of fashionable, fun winter jackets. Not to mention, we are only steps away from Gondola One – a pretty great location (if we do say so ourselves). But before you can even think about grabbing our awesome equipment and donning the newest ski outfits, you need to find a place to park. That is also where we come in. We have one of the best kept secrets: where to find free skier parking. You can leave the Advil at home. You’re welcome.
Free Parking Depending Upon Number of Hours Parked
- The most convenient skier parking
- Steps away from Vail Village, Lionshead Village, and Vail Mountain
Vail Village Parking Structure
Address: 241 E Meadow Dr, Vail, CO 81657
*Free for the first 2 hours, then hourly parking rates
*Free if parked from 3 pm to 3 am
Lionshead Parking Structure
Address: 395 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657
Hours: 7am-11pm
*Free for the first 2 hours, then hourly parking rates
*Free if parked from 3 pm to 3 am
| Hours Parked | Rates |
| 0-2 Hours | Free |
| 2-3 Hours | $10 |
| 3-4 Hours | $20 |
| 4-15 Hours | $30 |
| 15-24 Hours | $50 |
To access up-to-date parking spot counts from the Town of Vail:
https://www.vailgov.com/parking-counts
What happens when you après-ski too hard, your designated driver takes you back to your accommodations, and your vehicle is parked at the structure overnight?
In order to curb the drunk driving rates and number of alcohol-impaired motor vehicle accidents in our mountain community, the overnight parking rates are waived as long as the vehicle is removed by 10 am the next day. This makes being responsible very easy.
Totally Free Parking (Regardless of Hours Parked)
– A short public bus ride to Vail Village or Lionshead Village
Town of Vail Bus Schedules/Bus Stops:
https://vailgov.com/bus-schedules
North Frontage Road
Address: Take Exit 173 (West Vail) off I-70 W. Parking is across from West Vail Mall (2161 N Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657) and Safeway (2131 N Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657).
Hours: 7am-11pm
Donovan Park
Address: 1600 S Frontage Road West, Vail, CO 81657
Hours: Available when pavilion is not in use; 7am-11pm
(Updates for events: www.vaileventparking.com)
Red Sandstone Park
Address: 725 N Frontage Road West, Vail, CO 81657
Hours: 7am – 11pm
Trailhead Parking
Hours: 7am – 11pm
- Some spaces are restricted to 3 hour trailhead use
East Vail (Exit 180 off of I-70)
- Gore Creek Trailhead
Address: Bighorn Road before Gore Creek campground in East Vail
East Vail Interchange Trailhead
- Pitkin Creek Trailhead
Address: 4040 Fall Line Dr, Vail, CO 81657
Booth Falls Trailhead
Address: 3035 Booth Falls Rd, Vail, CO 81657
Vail Interchange (Exit 176 off of I-70)
- North Trail Spraddle Creek Trailhead
Address: Straddle Creek Road, Vail, CO 81657
North Trail Red Sandstone Creek Trailhead
Address: Red Sandstone Road, Vail, CO 81657
West Vail (Exit 173 off of I-70)
- North Trail Buffehr Creek Trailhead
Address: Buffehr Creek Road, Vail, CO 81657
North Trail Davos Trailhead
Address: Cortina Lane, Vail, CO 81657
Town of Vail: Map of the Various Parking Options https://www.vailgov.com/Portals/0/docs/Public%20Works/parking/WinterParkingBroch2019.pdf
