Getting to A-Basin
Arapahoe Basin is located on Highway 6/Loveland Pass, just 68 miles west of downtown Denver, 5 miles east of Keystone and 20 miles from Breckenridge. If Loveland Pass is closed you can still get here via I-70 and the Eisenhower Tunnel.
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PARKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE 24/25 WINTER SEASON ARE NO LONGER NEEDED.
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PARKING INFO
25/26 PARKING RESERVATIONS
Parking reservations are required on weekends between January 3, 2025 to May 2, 2026.
EARLY RISER LOT
EV charging and accessible parking available and walking distance to base and lifts. Reservations required weekends.
HIGH NOON, LAST CHANCE, AND UPPER LAST CHANCE LOTS
Reservations required weekends. Walking distance to the base area and lifts. Shuttle service available on peak days.
UPHILL ACCESS PARKING
Please use the small drop-off lot, which is free outside of operating hours.
DROP-OFF LOT
Accessible spots and 15-minute parking available. Otherwise, $40 daytime parking all winter long.
Camping & Oversized Vehicles
There is no overnight parking or camping in any A-Basin lot at any time of year. There is no parking for oversized vehicles or trailers.
Highway 6
Do not park on the highway, your car will be towed by the Colorado State Patrol.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Available in Early Riser and our Drop-Off lot.
25/26 Parking Reservations
Parking reservations are required on weekends between Jan. 3, 2025 and May 3, 2026. A limited number of parking passes will go on sale to the public May 20. Daily reservations will become available each week.
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Carpooling
We love carpoolers—they save parking spaces and support our green initiatives. Vehicles with four or more people are still required to make an online reservation in advance on weekends and holidays between Dec. 21 and May 4, but it is FREE! Looking for a ride? Try out the Treadshare app to connect you with nearby skiers and riders heading to A-Basin on the same days you are.
TREADSHARE APP
Summit Stage
Summit County offers a FREE bus service among Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne. The Summit Stage "Swan Mountain Flyer" services A-Basin daily during peak ski season. Please note when the last bus leaves A-Basin! You can track the busses online or via mobile app.
BUS SCHEDULE
Snowstang
Snowstang is a bus service run by the state of Colorado. Enjoy a comfortable ride with a bathroom, power outlets, and WiFi. A round trip ticket is just $25 with a scheduled arrival time at A-Basin of 8:30 A.M. Starting December, Snowstang provides 40 days of service to A-Basin on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as the Martin Luther King Jr. and Presidents Day holidays. Passengers can board at Denver Union Station or the Denver Federal Center.
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EV Charging Stations
Open 6:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M. Located in the Early Riser Parking Lot.
We have Level II Chargepoint stations with space for 10 vehicles. These stations deliver 25-30 driving miles per hour of charging and are accessible on the Chargepoint network and app. Teslas are welcome, but must supply their own adapter. Electricity Usage Fee: $0.35/kWh. Overstay Fee: $5/hour after 4 hours. A-Basin Passholders: Free charging when you sign up for the program via your A-Basin store account. EVs require reservations to park on weekends and holidays between Dec. 21 and May 4.
Colorado Road Conditions
A-Basin is generally a one-hour drive from Denver. But it depends on where you're coming from, what time, what day, and what weather conditions. Use resources to help you plan your trip!
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