Deer Valley Resort

Skiers only. Known for grooming. About twice the size it was in 2024.

50 minOpens Dec 5

Ikon7

Skiers onlyFree bus TBA Tickets

Checked against official sources 28 Oct 2026 · Official site ↗

From SLC airport: 38 mi · about 45–55 min
Skiable acres: 4,500
Vertical: 3,120 ft
Summit: 9,570 ft
Avg snowfall: 300 in
Lifts: 32

Terrain: 31% beginner · 40% intermediate · 29% advanced (resort or Ski Utah figures).

Snow near Deer Valley

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Snow depthNew in last 24 hDec5Opening dayFederal SNOTEL stations at or near each resort. Resort reports can differ.

Thaynes Canyon SNOTEL, 9,260 ft, 3 mi away. The resort posts its own snow report.

Getting there from SLC airport

Deer Valley says 38 miles from the airport. The new East Village side is reached from US-40 near Jordanelle. Drive time is our estimate.

Every way from SLC airport to Deer Valley →

Parking 2026–27

2026–27 rules not yet published. Last season Snow Park and East Village lots were free with no reservations; a paid lot ran at Jordanelle.

Parking details ↗

Passes and lift tickets

Ikon	7 days (lift reservations required)
Ikon Base	Not valid
Epic	Not valid
Mountain Collective	Not valid
Indy	Not valid
Power Pass	Not valid
Day tickets	Skiers only, capacity-limited, so buy ahead. 2026–27 day prices were not loaded in the booking calendar on Oct 28. Consecutive 3+ day non-holiday tickets cost less per day. $50 fee for cancellations inside two days.

Buy day tickets ↗ Ways to pay less

Bus and shuttles

Free Park City Transit serves Snow Park and other Deer Valley lodges.

Where to stay

Luxury slopeside: Stein Eriksen Lodge, Montage Deer Valley, The St. Regis Deer Valley, plus Deer Valley-managed rentals.

Good to know

Skiers only. No snowboards.
New Hail Peak Express opens 200 more acres this season, bringing the resort to 4,500 acres.
Two bases: Snow Park in Park City, and East Village off US-40 near Jordanelle.
Ikon Pass gets 7 days with lift reservations. Ikon Base and Session aren’t valid.
East Village and Park Peak lodges won’t open until 2027–28.

Best for

GroomersIntermediatesSkiers onlyLuxury stays

Common questions

How far is Deer Valley from Salt Lake City airport?

38 miles, about 45–55 min in good conditions. Deer Valley says 38 miles from the airport. The new East Village side is reached from US-40 near Jordanelle. Drive time is our estimate.

Do I need a parking reservation at Deer Valley?

2026–27 rules not yet published. Last season Snow Park and East Village lots were free with no reservations; a paid lot ran at Jordanelle.

Can you snowboard at Deer Valley?

No. Deer Valley is skiers only.

Does Deer Valley take the Ikon or Epic Pass?

Ikon: 7 days (lift reservations required). Not on Epic.