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Mammoth's parking guide lists free general parking at Main, Canyon and Eagle lodges, plus Chair 4 and The Mill, alongside paid preferred options. Availability can change during snow removal; a free lot is not a reserved space. The Village has paid parking and limited free two-hour spaces, which are not an all-day ski parking plan. The free Village Gondola connects to Canyon Lodge in winter only; check its operating status and return hours. The operator prohibits winter overnight parking in its lots, so confirm overnight parking with your lodging.

Compare parking with a shuttle-based staySource checked: Sep 9, 2026
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