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 Resort
Snowbasin offers free parking with no reservations. There are five parking locations, with complimentary shuttles from farther lots to access the base area of the resort.
- Earl’s lots A through E (closest to the base area) are reserved for carpoolers with three or more people per vehicle until 11 a.m on the weekends and holidays.
- On weekdays, Earl’s lot A is reserved for carpoolers. There is ADA parking available in lot A, and guests can use the resort’s priority access parking route when that’s in effect on weekends.
Overnight parking is not allowed in Snowbasin’s lots. There is a no street parking zone surrounding Wildcat lot; refer to the parking map and follow posted signs.
The UTA has a ski bus service that takes riders directly to the base of the resort.
Snowbasin’s Mountain Report includes current parking availability.
Powder Mountain Ski Resort
Powder Mountain offers free parking in four locations Monday through Friday with no reservation.
- On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, the cost is $12, payable with credit card only by scanning 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 not allowed on SR-158.
The UTA has a ski bus service that takes riders directly to the base of the resort. Powder Mountain also runs two free shuttle routes servicing the Eden Park & Ride and Eden neighborhood stops.
Parking lot status is updated on Powder Mountain’s Current Conditions page.
Nordic Valley
Nordic Valley offers free parking with no reservation, carpooling is recommended on busy days. ADA parking is in Lot 1, closest to the base area. Overnight parking is allowed in the lot across from the base area for $10. There is no public transit service to the resort.
Ogden Nordic
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
CLOSURE ALERT: The Port Ramp and Pineview Trail (Windsurfer Beach) are closed for construction through 2026. No public access will be allowed at any time during construction.
Pelican/Quist Beach is currently open, offering an alternative for visitors. Vault restrooms are available at two locations: North Arm Trailhead and Pelican/Quist Beach. Cemetery Point, Anderson Cove, and Middle Inlet are also open to the public, though standard fees apply at these sites.
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. 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 managed by 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.