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Parking & Travel Tips

White Salmon parking lot

Mt. Baker is a mid-sized ski area, with limited parking spaces. On weekdays, plenty of parking is usually available. On weekends and holidays, however, our parking areas can sometimes fill up early in the day. Powder days and otherwise awesome conditions increase the demand for parking. Following the tip list, and checking the Parking Status here prior to and during your trip, are the best ways to set yourself up for a smooth shred day experience with us.

HIGHWAY 542 UPDATE for FEB. 2 – 6, 2026:


Hwy 542 will be closed east of Glacier Feb. Monday 2 – the afternoon of Friday 6, with no public access to the Ski Area.
The Ski Area will be closed Feb. 2 – 6 and will re-open for daily operations Saturday Feb. 7.

While there is never a good time for the highway to be shut down during the season, we appreciate WSDOT and their contractor working with us and scheduling this necessary work during a time that will be least impactful to our operations and public access. We would like to thank all our partners at WSDOT for their hard work and responsiveness as they have coordinated with us throughout this project. Without them and the work they do for the traveling public, we could not operate the Ski Area!

View the WSDOT Hwy 542 Pass report page for current conditions and chain requirements.

Anticipated Operations For

Monday

March 9, 2026

Parking & Restrooms

White Salmon

Milepost 52

LOT PARKING open Open when preparations are complete
OVERNIGHT PARKING open Reservations REQUIRED
RESTROOMIn Lodge open 8:00am - 4:00pm
RESTROOMHeated Trailer open 24-hrs
RESTROOMPit Toilet in Lot open 24-hrs

Heather Meadows

Milepost 54

LOT PARKING open Open when preparations are complete
HWY 542 PARKING open 7am - 7pm
OVERNIGHT PARKING open Reservations REQUIRED
RESTROOMIn Lodge closed Closed
RESTROOMHeated Trailer closed Closed
RESTROOMPit Toilet in Lot open 24-hrs
Parking at White Salmon lot

PARKING

Arriving early can be the key to success for first-come, first-served parking. We see a wide variety of winter enthusiasts traveling up to the ski area for a variety of recreational activities and it is no surprise that with an increase in population and in interest there is an increase in pressure for the parking spaces that are available. For the best chance of getting a spot on a weekend, holiday or pow morning, we suggest you plan to arrive after the parking areas open, ideally sometime around 8:00 AM. (see Parking Status updates for daily updates on opening times) If you can't arrive by 8:00 AM, the next window for best parking availability is after 12:00 PM. These times are especially important if you have lessons booked. Give yourself ample time to arrive by 8:00 AM so you and/or your children can make it to your lessons or programs on time. While we have traditionally never imposed parking reservations or fees, we reserve the right to respond to evolving circumstances with measures to help address the demand for limited parking space.
Heather Meadows parking area by Chair 1

TIP LIST

• Winter Driving Prep and Road Conditions
We've got links here to help you make sure your car is prepared for the trip, and to check current conditions on the highway.
• Allow Plenty of Travel Time
Check our Directions page for travel times and map.
• Be Mindful of Heavy Visitation Times
On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays traffic is heaviest in the morning, from about 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. By aiming to arrive during an “off peak” time like weekdays and weekend afternoons, you might enjoy a more casual drive up the mountain.
• Carpool
Help preserve parking space and reduce vehicle emissions by carpooling with others to Mt. Baker.
• Afternoon Shred
Coming for an afternoon of skiing or snowboarding is a great way to avoid the morning traffic congestion! We offer a reduced price lift ticket available from 12:30 until closing time.
• Visit Midweek
C’mon up any weekday and there should be less crowds and more available parking.