Stowe Parking & Resort Transportation Guide
Getting Here & Parking
Stowe is Only...
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40 milesFrom Vermonts Largest Airport
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17 milesFrom Interstate 89
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17 milesFrom the Train Station
Mountain Shuttle Map
What is changing?
Stowe unveiled a revised parking plan starting winter 2022-23. Parking remains fee at the Mansfield Lots, including Lots A, B, D at the Gondola/Midway, and Lot C at Mount Mansfield Monday through Thursday. Paid parking will be implemented at Mount Mansfield Friday through Sunday and holidays. Spruce Peak parking, which is not owned by Vail Resorts, remains paid. Cross Country Center and Toll House satellite lots will remain free lots for all guests. All parking in all lots is free for guests with 4+ people in the vehicle to incentivize carpooling.
Why are these changes being made?
Traffic congestion has been an ongoing issue in the town of Stowe for many years. We and the Town of Stowe believe paid parking is a step toward reducing the number of vehicles on the road. By encouraging guests to use public transport, carpool or visit during non-peak times, we hope to move congestion off of the two-lane road leading to the resort and from our main lots. Our goal is to give guests a range of options to access our mountains, from paid lots to free shuttle lots to free public transportation.
What are peak holiday periods?
During the following periods, parking will temporarily be paid at all times at the Mansfield Lots.
Dec. 26-29, 2022
Jan. 16, 2023
Feb. 20-23, 2023
What will you do with the revenue from this new system?
100 percent of the revenue will be reinvested in resort infrastructure including transit and parking management, along with an increased contribution to Green Mountain Transit to enhance public transit services. This new plan is about changing behavior to reduce congestion and improve the experience for everyone.
How do I park for free if my vehicle has four occupants or more?
For free carpool parking, simply follow these steps:
Find one of our Parking Ambassadors, situated throughout the lot. They can verify four or more in a vehicle.
Once verified, our Parking Ambassadors will provide you with a Carpool Parking Code.
Simply apply the Carpool Parking Code to the payment system for free carpool parking.
Do you anticipate paid parking spots to sell out daily?
While we do not anticipate that spots will sell out every day, it is important for guests to anticipate a higher volume of visitation during weekends and holiday periods and plan their arrival accordingly.
Can I still get a season parking permit?
We made a very small number of parking permits available for those who plan to visit all season long (at least 15 times) but those are now off sale. We will reevaluate our approach to season parking permits for the 2023-24 season.
Won’t it cause further congestion in the ABCD lots since guests need to then actually pay?
Under the paid parking system, the daily fee is paid through a smartphone app with advanced payment and license plate verification. This means there will be no in-person, on-lot transactions.
Does this system allow you to reserve a spot in advance?
No. Advance payment means that you pay at the beginning of the day, when you park, via smartphone app so you don't have to pay on your way out.
**Consider midweek or non-peak visits, use public transport or take advantage of free shuttle lots. Free parking is still available in nearly half of our lots. By giving everyone options, our goal is to allow guests to determine a parking approach that works best for them.
Stowe unveiled a revised parking plan starting winter 2022-23. Parking remains fee at the Mansfield Lots, including Lots A, B, D at the Gondola/Midway, and Lot C at Mount Mansfield Monday through Thursday. Paid parking will be implemented at Mount Mansfield Friday through Sunday and holidays. Spruce Peak parking, which is not owned by Vail Resorts, remains paid. Cross Country Center and Toll House satellite lots will remain free lots for all guests. All parking in all lots is free for guests with 4+ people in the vehicle to incentivize carpooling.
Why are these changes being made?
Traffic congestion has been an ongoing issue in the town of Stowe for many years. We and the Town of Stowe believe paid parking is a step toward reducing the number of vehicles on the road. By encouraging guests to use public transport, carpool or visit during non-peak times, we hope to move congestion off of the two-lane road leading to the resort and from our main lots. Our goal is to give guests a range of options to access our mountains, from paid lots to free shuttle lots to free public transportation.
What are peak holiday periods?
During the following periods, parking will temporarily be paid at all times at the Mansfield Lots.
Dec. 26-29, 2022
Jan. 16, 2023
Feb. 20-23, 2023
What will you do with the revenue from this new system?
100 percent of the revenue will be reinvested in resort infrastructure including transit and parking management, along with an increased contribution to Green Mountain Transit to enhance public transit services. This new plan is about changing behavior to reduce congestion and improve the experience for everyone.
How do I park for free if my vehicle has four occupants or more?
For free carpool parking, simply follow these steps:
Find one of our Parking Ambassadors, situated throughout the lot. They can verify four or more in a vehicle.
Once verified, our Parking Ambassadors will provide you with a Carpool Parking Code.
Simply apply the Carpool Parking Code to the payment system for free carpool parking.
Do you anticipate paid parking spots to sell out daily?
While we do not anticipate that spots will sell out every day, it is important for guests to anticipate a higher volume of visitation during weekends and holiday periods and plan their arrival accordingly.
Can I still get a season parking permit?
We made a very small number of parking permits available for those who plan to visit all season long (at least 15 times) but those are now off sale. We will reevaluate our approach to season parking permits for the 2023-24 season.
Won’t it cause further congestion in the ABCD lots since guests need to then actually pay?
Under the paid parking system, the daily fee is paid through a smartphone app with advanced payment and license plate verification. This means there will be no in-person, on-lot transactions.
Does this system allow you to reserve a spot in advance?
No. Advance payment means that you pay at the beginning of the day, when you park, via smartphone app so you don't have to pay on your way out.
**Consider midweek or non-peak visits, use public transport or take advantage of free shuttle lots. Free parking is still available in nearly half of our lots. By giving everyone options, our goal is to allow guests to determine a parking approach that works best for them.
Traveling by Train
Whether you're coming from Washington, DC, New York City or just about anywhere, you can take Amtrak to the Waterbury Station.
For more information on Amtrak, visit www.amtrak.com.
Real-Time Operations Alerts.
See updates below, on stowe.com/alerts, in the Epic Mix app or follow @StoweMtAlerts on Twitter for live operations updates in all seasons.