Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Kirkwood, California
Kirkwood Mountain Resort has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 19°C and a low around 8°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Sierra Nevada, with 504 m · 1,650 ft of vertical drop. Kirkwood Mountain Resort typically opens around December 1 and closes around April 20.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 2,388 m · 7,830 ft
- Summit · Kirkwood Mountain Resort
- 2,892 m · 9,490 ft
- Vertical drop
- 504 m · 1,650 ft
- Mountain range
- Sierra Nevada
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- December 1 – April 20
Season passes
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is included on Epic Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Parking
- ORANGE zone Reserve 'N Ski (≤3 occupants, weekends/peak before 11:30am)
- $20 / day
- Carpool (4+ occupants)
- Free
ORANGE-zone carpool (4+) free with reservation + attendant verification; BLUE zones free reserved lots.
Park Kirkwood Reserve 'N Ski (2025–26 published): weekends/peak until 11:30am reservations required; ORANGE $20 or free carpool 4+; BLUE free reserved (Lower 7, Meadows Dr north, Kirkwood Inn). After 11:30am and non-peak weekdays free first-come all lots. As of Sep 2026 home page: reservations no longer required for closed 25/26 season; 26/27 details TBA—reconfirm before opening.
Book parkingFrequently asked
- When does Kirkwood Mountain Resort open for the season?
- Kirkwood Mountain Resort typically opens around December 1 and closes around April 20. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Kirkwood Mountain Resort open right now?
- Kirkwood Mountain Resort is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Kirkwood Mountain Resort?
- Yes — Kirkwood Mountain Resort has parking. Parking is paid — ORANGE zone Reserve 'N Ski (≤3 occupants, weekends/peak before 11:30am) costs $20 / day. A parking reservation is required in advance. Carpools of 4 or more park free.
- Is Kirkwood Mountain Resort on the Epic Pass?
- Yes — Kirkwood Mountain Resort is included on Epic Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Kirkwood Mountain Resort and how high is it?
- Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a ski resort in Kirkwood, California, in the Sierra Nevada. Its base sits at 2,388 m · 7,830 ft, rising to a summit of 2,892 m · 9,490 ft at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, giving a vertical drop of 504 m · 1,650 ft.