Question 1

Do I need a parking reservation to ski or ride at Brighton Resort?

Accepted Answer

Reserve 'N Ski parking reservations are required for all vehicles prior to 12pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday periods (excluding December 25, 2026).FULL LIST OF RESERVATION DATES: December 20264, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3 January 20271, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
 February 20275, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 March 2027 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28April 2027 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18

Question 2

How do I make a RESERVE 'N SKI parking reservation?

Accepted Answer

Reservations will be available through the Reserve 'N Ski reservation system. Limited parking inventory will be released for the entire season on August 10, 2026 at 10am MST. This is mainly intended for guests traveling from out of town or with set vacation plans. As Brighton Passholders and likely to visit often, we recommend holding out for our weekly, and daily releases throughout the season. This way, Passholders won’t use up their free parking reservations for later dates and can enjoy plenty of December days on the mountain.Make sure to sign up for the Brighton Bulletin for all the latest updates.

Question 3

When will RESERVE 'N SKI parking reservations be available to book?

Accepted Answer

INVENTORY RELEASES: A limited number of parking spaces for the upcoming weekend open every Monday at 6pm. Remaining daily inventory is released the day prior to arrival at 8am and 2pm, allowing several opportunities to reserve parking for your desired ski/ride day.LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY: If you are unable to book parking for your desired ski/ride day, we encourage you to check availability the night before and morning of as cancellations are accepted up until 8am and common during late hours. Once a reservation is canceled, the parking space is immediately made available for booking in the system.PRE-SEASON PARKING RELEASE: We’ll be releasing limited parking inventory for the entire season on Aug. 10, 2026 at 10am MST. While you’ll be able to reserve days from this release, it’s mainly intended for guests traveling from out of town or with set vacation plans.

Question 4

What hours are RESERVE 'N Ski parking reservations required?

Accepted Answer

Reservations are required for any vehicles parking at the resort before to 12pm on weekends (Friday - Sunday) and holidays (excluding December 25).The parking lot is closed from 12am - 7am DAILY to ensure proper lot grooming.

Question 5

Where are RESERVE 'N SKI parking reservations required?

Accepted Answer

Parking reservations are required in the main lot, along all snow ramps and any additional parking around the loop.The Brighton Store parking lot is reserved for employees only during the winter season. If overflow parking is needed, please wait to be instructed by a Brighton parking lot attendant before parking at the Brighton Store. Otherwise, guests parking in the employee lot may receive a violation.

Question 6

How is my RESERVE 'N SKI parking reservation held and verified?

Accepted Answer

Parking reservations are held through your license plate and verified automatically once you park. This helps keep traffic moving smoothly without stopping at a kiosk.Up to 2 plates can be stored per guest profile.A maximum of 5 reservations per plate may be held at one time.Plates can be updated anytime through your Reserve ‘N Ski account,If you need to update your plate or your cancelation, you must do so through your RESERVE 'N SKI account profile before 8am on the day of your reservation.

Question 7

Can I guarantee a parking spot Monday - Thursday (non holiday) when parking reservations are not required?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Although RESERVE 'N SKI parking reservations are not required Monday - Thursday (non holiday), Park Brighton Resort does have limited quantity of Preferred Parking Reservations in the Explorer Lot. Preferred Parking Reservations are available Monday - Thursday (non holiday) from 7 am until 11am. After 11am, all parking is free and first come first serve.

Question 8

How much does a parking reservation cost?

Accepted Answer

Passholders: FREE when you reserve parking through your Brighton Passholder parking code. Carpool (4+ passengers (must be verified):Monday - Thursday: Free Friday - Sunday: $10Holidays: $10After 12pm: FreeGeneral (1-3 passengers):Monday - Thursday: Free Friday - Sunday: $25Holidays: $25After 12pm: Free
Preferred Parking:Monday - Thursday: $30 Friday - Sunday: $30Holidays: $30After 11am: Unavailable

Question 9

I can only make a max of 5 reservations per plate, but my family shares a car. What now?

Accepted Answer

If you need to make more than 5 reservations tied to a single plate, we recommend adding "UT' or "UTAH" at the end of your plate number allowing you to make more than 5 reservations under one plate.You can make a new RESERVE 'N SKI parking reservation after you have used one of your reservation dates.

Question 10

How does Brighton Passholder parking work?

Accepted Answer

Qualifying Brighton Season Passholders park free via your reusable parking code, any time your pass is valid, but reservations are still required.Passholder parking perks apply to all Unlimited, Base & Off-Peak Passholders ages *16+.Qualifying Brighton Passholders can hold up to two free parking reservations at a time. Parking codes become reusable once your current reservation day has passed.Ex: You make a reservation for Dec 14. When the day ends, the code used for your Dec 14 reservation can now be made for a new date.Additional carpool or paid reservations can still be made (max 5 reservations per license plate/account).Brighton Season Passholders ages 18+ receive reusable parking vouchers to use throughout the season via email. These vouchers will take your reservation cost down to $0.* Passholders ages 16–17 must provide proof of a valid driver’s license to receive a parking code.A separate inventory pool is allocated for Brighton Season Passholders only.No Shows: Continuous failure to cancel a Brighton Passholder parking reservation prior to 8am day of, may result in the pausing of free parking reservation benefits.

Question 11

How does parking work for Ski School programs?

Accepted Answer

Parking reservations are required Fri - Sun & holidays (excluding December 25), however, students qualify for discounted parking!If your camp or lesson falls on a day in which reservations are required, you will receive a parking code via email.

Question 12

How do I make a parking reservation for an ADA compliant parking space?

Accepted Answer

There is currently no way to make a reservation for an ADA or Handicap parking space. If you require ADA compliant parking, please make your parking reservation through your applicable channel (Passholder, Carpool, Paid, etc), but please note that ADA spaces are still filled on a first-come, first-served basis.As we cannot guarantee ADA spaces through our reservation system, we have added additional ADA & Handicap spaces in front of the Brighton Center and Milly Chalet.

Question 13

What qualifies for discounted carpool reservations?

Accepted Answer

Carpool reservations are for vehicles with 4+ passengers and qualify for a discounted parking rate (must be verified on arrival). Oversized vehicles do not qualify for discounted carpool reservations.

Question 14

What is considered as an oversized vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Oversized vehicles include the following:Vans: Panel, Sprinter, CamperTrucks: 4-Door Standard Longbed (7'), Longbed (8')Misc: Vehicles towing a trailer, equipment, etc. Vehicles large enough to take up more than 1 parking spot may be subject to an additional parking fee.

Question 15

What happens if I park without a reservation?

Accepted Answer

Parking without a reservation during reservation required days/hours results in a violation fee or paused free passholder parking benefits. Parking between the hours of 12am and 7am may result in pausing of benefits or a violation fee.

Question 16

Are parking reservations refundable if impacted by the weather?

Accepted Answer

If the canyon closes due to weather, refunds are automatically issued and you will not be penalized for a no-show.

Question 17

Can I cancel my reservation once made?

Accepted Answer

Parking reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to 8 am the day of the reservation. To cancel a parking reservation, log into your Reserve 'N Ski account.Failure to cancel FREE Brighton Passholder reservations may result in the pausing future reservation benefits. No shows will not be charged on days the canyon is closed by UDOT.Exceptions can be made for illnesses or emergencies on a case-by-case basis.

Question 18

What if I am driving a rental vehicle or don't yet have license plate information for the car I will be using?

Accepted Answer

Go ahead and proceed with making your parking reservation and simply input your own license plate. Once you have your rental car, log back into your Reserve 'N Ski account. From here, you can update the license plate on your existing reservation(s).If in doubt, check with one of our Parking Ambassadors. The parking system operates off of license plate numbers.

Question 19

How can I request a refund or dispute a violation?

Accepted Answer

All refund requests, violation disputes, etc. will be handled directly through Park Brighton, NOT Brighton Guest Services. CLICK HERE to dispute your violation or CONTACT US for other parking requestions.

Question 20

Am I allowed to park overnight?

Accepted Answer

Overnight parking is NOT allowed. All cars must be moved out of the lot by 12am or your vehicle may receive a violation and/or be towed.

Question 21

I’m staying at the lodge; do I still need a reservation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, reservations are still required if you are staying at the lodge. However, guests of the lodge receive complimentary parking. Your car will be registered with the front desk of the Brighton Lodge upon check in.

Question 22

I already made my Ikon reservation; do I also need to make a parking reservation?

Accepted Answer

Ikon Passholders do NOT need a reservation to ride, only to park on required days. If you have yet to make your ride day reservation through Ikon, please do so HERE.

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