For our guests looking for the best value in parking and have a bit more flexibility in when and where they park, Vail offers a whole variety of free, secure parking. Check out this handy map of free parking options.
The top free parking locations in Vail:
- East Vail Interchange at E. Vail Exit off I-70 near Bighorn Rd - 18 spaces
- Stephens Park off of South Frontage Road W - 15 spaces
- North Trail Trailhead off of North Frontage Road W - 6 spaces
- Spraddle Creek Trailhead off of Spraddle Creek Road - 18 spaces
- Red Sandstone Park - 700 North Frontage Road - 15 spaces
North Frontage Road Parking - 80 spaces
The North Frontage Road by the West Vail Mall is available during peak days pr Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 11pm.
Donovan Free Park Lot – 90 spaces
An additional 90 spaces are available at Donovan Park, 1600 South Frontage Rd., from 7am to 11pm on days when the Donovan Pavilion is not in use. A sign will be posted at the entrance to indicate availability.
The parking area will be serviced by the Matterhorn bus stop and the West Vail Red transit line services this bus stop to the LionsHead base area and serives varies from 15 minutes during peak periods and 1 hour on non-peak periods.