Parking Information

Rates

$15.00 for cars and motorcycles
$15.00 for oversized vehicles, motor homes and tractors without trailers
Parking availability and prices are subject to change.

Parking Operating Hours

Parking opens at 7 a.m. daily.
Accepted Payment Methods

  • Cash (no bills larger than $20.00 accepted)
  • Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express

Disabled Parking

Parking for guests with disabilities is available and designated. A valid disability parking permit is required. Guests will be directed by the guard at the security gate to the correct lot. Standard parking rates apply.

Recreational and Oversized Vehicles

Oversized vehicles will be directed by the guard at the security gate to the correct lot. Standard parking rates apply.

  • Buses
  • Motor homes
  • Passenger vehicles with a trailer
  • Recreational vehicles (RV)

Overnight Parking

  • Only one parking pass is needed per vehicle when camping in the State Park.
  • Please advise security officers at the gate of your overnight stay in order to be directed to the appropriate lot.
  • Please place parking receipt on the dashboard of your vehicle when staying overnight.

Guest Drop-Off and Pick-Up Areas

When dropping off or picking up guests at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, please use the Guest Drop-Off and Pick-Up area where indicated by sign.

Please note: There is a 10-minute limit at this Guest Drop-Off and Pick-Up area. In addition, taxis and buses may also use this area.

Local Residents of the Coachella Valley

Free parking is offered for residents of the Coachella Valley from the following cities: Mecca, Thermal, Coachella, Indio, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Thousand Palms and Desert Hot Springs. Or zip codes:

92201; 92202; 92203; 92210; 92211; 92255; 92260; 92261; 92234; 92235; 92236; 92240; 92241; 92247; 92248; 92253; 92254; 92258; 92262; 92263; 92264; 92270; 92274; 92276

Proof of residency is required. Must show valid photo identification with resident address listed, such as a valid driver’s license. This must be presented at time of parking. No refunds or exceptions if proof of residency is not provided at time of parking.

Summer & Annual Pass holders

Parking is included in all Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Summer and Annual Passes. You must show valid Summer or Annual Picture Pass, and it must be presented at time of parking. No refunds or exceptions if photo pass not provided at time of parking.