OGDEN VALLEY RECREATION
Ogden Valley is home to three popular ski resorts, Snowbasin, Powder Mountain, and Nordic Valley. Ski resort parking may experience higher volumes on weekends, holidays, powder days, and big events.
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Snowbasin offers free parking with no reservations required. There are five parking locations, with complimentary shuttles running from the outer lots to the resort base area. Earl’s Lots A through E, located closest to the base area, are reserved for carpoolers with three or more people per vehicle until 11 a.m on weekends and holidays. On weekdays, Earl’s Lot A is reserved for carpoolers. ADA parking is available in Lot A, and guests can use the priority access parking route when it’s in effect on weekends.
Overnight parking is not allowed in Snowbasin’s lots. A no street parking zone surrounds the Wildcat lot; visitors should refer to the Snowbasin parking map and follow posted signs.
UTA’s ski bus service provides direct transportation to the resort base.
Snowbasin’s Mountain Report includes current parking availability.
Powder Mountain offers free parking in four locations Monday through Friday with no reservation required. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, parking costs $12, payable by credit card only using a QR code. Free parking is available after 1 p.m., for carpools of three or more people (validation required), and for ADA visitors.
Overnight parking is not allowed at Powder Mountain, and roadside parking is prohibited on SR-158.
UTA’s ski bus service provides direct transportation to the resort base. Powder Mountain also operates two free shuttle routes serving the Eden Park & Ride and Eden neighborhood stops.
Parking lot status is updated on Powder Mountain’s Current Conditions page.
Nordic Valley offers free parking with no reservation required. Carpooling is recommended on busy days to help reduce congestion. ADA parking is in Lot 1, located closest to the base area.
Overnight parking is permitted in the lot across from the base area for a $10 fee.
There is no public transit service to the resort.
Parking for Ogden Nordic is available at North Fork Park in Liberty. The main parking area is located at the South Gate, with limited parking at the North Gate and Middle Gate trailheads.
Pineview Reservoir
The U.S. Forest Service manages Pineview Reservoir, which offers boating, fishing, and beaches in summer and ice fishing in winter. There are also several trailheads nearby. Access to Pineview's developed recreation areas (Port Ramp Marina, Middle Inlet, Cemetery Point, and Anderson Cove) requires a day-use fee or season pass during the summer. Free access for those without motorized boats is available at Windsurfer Beach, North Arm, and Spring Creek.
Expect traffic as conditions become suitable for boating and ice fishing. Always check signage, as roadside parking is strictly regulated; the sheriff's office patrols the area and issues tickets. There is not enough turnaround space for larger boats if parking areas fill.
Causey Reservoir
Causey Reservoir, also part of the U.S. Forest Service, is 10 miles east of Huntsville off SR-39. Motorized boats are not allowed, but Causey is a popular destination for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Fees will be implemented at Causey Reservoir Picnic Area, Skull Crack Trailhead, and Wheatgrass Trailhead beginning June 2026 when improvement projects are complete. The work includes two new parking lots to address issues with parking often exceeding capacity on weekends.