Campervan Resort Skiing
During the Winter season, skiiers and riders are eager to hit their favorite mountain but visiting some of these resorts can get expensive. What is the solution? Rent a Wandervan and head to the mountains!
Staying in one of our heated campervans keeps you warm at night and allows you to get first tracks bright and early in the morning. We do recommend renting our port-a-potty for nighttime and early morning bathroom breaks as many locations do not offer facilities. We also rent sleeping bags to help with the winter cold. Bear in mind you may also need to move the van to allow plow truck access.
Below are some recommendations for camping options at some ski resorts in the area. We will do our best to keep this list as up to date as possible. If you see a listing that is no longer accurate, please let us know.
Idaho
49 Degrees North Mountain Resort, ID: Coming soon!
Bogus Basin Resort, ID: You can park a campervan overnight up near the Pioneer Lodge, just be sure to not park behind any gates. Pioneer Lodge opens at 8am for breakfast and then lifts normally open at 9am.
Brundage Resort, ID: Overnight campervan parking is allowed, but you need to check in with the office and ask them where they want you to park. On busy holiday weekends you may be turned away. If you need another place to park overnight, you can try the West Face Snowmobile lot right across from the Bear Creek Lodge.
Grand Targee Resort, ID: Overnight campervan parking is allow in the lower lot at a cost of $28/night and $38/night during holidays. The restaurants are open from 7am to 7pm and there are no bathrooms available outside of those hours.
Lookout Pass, ID: Coming soon!
Schweitzer Resort, ID: Overnight campervan parking is allow but is limited and free of charge at the fire station lot and the parking area on the other side of the round-about. There are no services and campers must be self contained.
Silver Mountain Resort, ID: Overnight campervan parking is allowed, but you must check in with the front desk. It is recommended you get there early as parking is limited. There are lots of services right in town.
Sun Valley Resort, ID: Overnight campervan parking is not allowed in the ski lots and you are likely to get towed if you park on any of the downtown streets overnight. For $25/night you can park a campervan at the Meadows RV Park. You will want to call ahead to reserve your spot. North of Ketchum there are some lots that you can park in off Hwy 75. The Baker Creek Lot is the first lot you will come to after you leave town. Be aware you can get plowed in during a big snow storm.
Montana
Big Sky Resort, MT: Campervans are not permitted to stay overnight unless you are a guest of Big Sky Central Reservations with a valid reservations parking tag. Occupying the camper overnight is not permitted.
Bridger Bowl, MT: Overnight camping is not allowed from May through November. Contact facilities@bridgerbowl.com outside of these dates for possible permission.
Red Lodge Mountain, MT: Overnight camping is allowed in the farthest south-east corner of the lower parking lot. Overnight campers may receive a 5:30am wake-up call to move vehicles, in the event snow removal is necessary.
Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT: Overnight campervan camping is allowed, but you will need to check in with the lodging front desk to get a pass. Availability is first-come, first-served and there is a fee of $15/night (plus tax).
Oregon
Hoodoo Pass Resort, OR: Overnight campervan camping is allowed but book up quickly. . Reservations may be made online or by calling (541) 822-3799. There are power hookups and also 24/7 bathrooms. Starts at $20/night.
Mt Hood Meadows Ski Resort, OR: Mt. Hood Meadows allows overnight RV parking in the back of the Sunrise Lot on a first-come first-serve basis. You need to have a Sno-Park Pass in addition to paying the overnight fee. There are no power hookups, no services, and sites are very limited.
Mt Bachelor Resort, OR: All overnight parking must be reserved and paid online in advance, and the confirmation will give you access to the lot for the evening. Pay showers are available in the Todd Lake building at West Village. Starts at $40/night.
Willamette Pass Resort, OR: Overnight campervan camping is allowed. There are 10 spots with electricity for $20/night or those sites without hookups are $10/night.
Utah
Brian Head Resort, UT: Allows overnight camping on the upper level of the Navajo Lodge parking lot. May be asked to provide a lift ticket, pass, or reservation confirmation. Limited weekend camping is sometimes available in the Giant Steps parking lot with reservations. Facilities are not provided at either location. Free.
Cherry Peak, UT: Overnight parking available with prior authorization. No facilities. Free
Eagle Point Resort, UT: Overnight parking available with prior authorization. No facilities. Free
Nordic Valley, UT: Overnight parking available with prior authorization. No facilities. Free
Washington
Stevens Pass, WA: Online reservations are required for overnight camping and there will be no overflow parking. Book ahead as the dates are not reserved and confirmed until your payment and order is complete. $49/night.
Crystal Mountain, WA: Overnight campervan camping is allowed but is limited. Sites start at $45/night and there are 2 day minimums on the weekend. Spots can fill fast so be sure to use their online reservation system ahead of time.
Mt. Baker Resort, WA: Overnight campervan camping is allowed through online reservations only. There are no hookups and space is limited. Parking is in the upper lot and you must check-in with the office. Starts at $5/night.
Mt. Spokane: Coming soon!
The Summit at Snoqualime Pass, WA: Overnight campervan camping is allowed but spots are limited. Alpental (Lot 3) and Summit Central (Ski Patrol lot) require you to register and pay on-line, in advance, based on availability. All vehicles are limited to three night’s stay at a time. $30/night.
Canada
Banff Lake Louise, AB: No overnight parking. Check out Tunnel Mountain Village II Campground.
Banff Sunshine Village, AB: No overnight parking. Check out Tunnel Mountain Village II Campground.
Big White, BC: The overnight RV parking area is located in Happy Valley; follow Big White Road to signs for Happy Valley Day Lodge, continue along Happy Valley Road until you see the sign for overnight RV parking. Park in the allocated site.
Fernie, BC: No overnight parking. Check out Fernie RV Resort.
Whistler Blackcomb: The day lots close from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. every night. Overnight parking is available in the Conference Centre underground lot and Whistler Public Library from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m for $5.