Question 1

Where can I find 2-hour parking?

Accepted Answer

2-hour parking is allowed on Elk Avenue as well as the other permit parking zones. Click here for the map.

Question 2

Where can I park if I plan to stay longer than 2 hours?

Accepted Answer

Public parking lots showed in blue are open for public parking beyond 2 hours.
Please click here for the map.

Question 3

Can visitors park in permit parking zones without registration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only for up to 2 hours. If a visitor is going to be parked in a permit zone for more than 2 hours, they must obtain a permit. You only need to apply for a permit once per vehicle. If a resident or guest needs to apply for a new permit or has questions, please contact parkcrestedbutte@interstateparking.com.

Question 4

When will permit parking regulations be in effect?

Accepted Answer

Permit parking regulations will begin June 27th, 2025, and last until September 28th, 2025.

Question 5

Who can I contact if I have questions about parking in the Town of Crested Butte?

Accepted Answer

Please visit the Contact page to reach out to the Park Crested Butte team by form or email with questions.

Question 6

How do I contact someone from Park Crested Butte?

Accepted Answer

Please click here to visit our Contact page. We look forward to hearing from you!

Question 7

Can Crested Butte residents park for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you must obtain a permit if you live in a permit zone. Permit parking regulations will begin June 27th, 2025, and last until September 28th, 2025.

Question 8

How do I obtain a Residential or Employee Permit?

Accepted Answer

For Residential and Employee Permits, please click here to visit the Permits page for more  
information.

Question 9

As a Resident or Employee do I need to pay for a permit?

Accepted Answer

No, permits are free.

Question 10

How many permits can I apply for?

Accepted Answer

Residents can apply for an unlimited number of permits, with the exception of short term rental properties which are required to provide parking for their guests per their license. Employers can obtain one permit to be shared by an unlimited number of employees, however, only two employees, per business, may use their permit at a time.

Question 11

What if I have a short term rental? Where do the guest park their cars?

Accepted Answer

Licensed vacation rentals within the Town of Crested Butte are required to provide parking as part of their short-term rental license. However, short-term rentals that have legal nonconforming insufficient parking will receive parking permits to make up for those spaces.
 
If a vacation rental has legal nonconforming insufficient parking resulting in a need for visitors to utilize a parking permit, please contact Park Crested Butte to arrange parking for your guests.

Question 12

What if I need to temporarily park in a permit zone for construction, landscape, or property management work?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can park in a permit zone for up to 2 hours without a permit. If you are a contractor, property manager, landscaper, cleaner, etc. please contact parkcrestedbutte@interstateparking.com for a permit.

Question 13

What if I am a vendor for a special event?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can park in a permit zone for up to 2 hours without a permit. Organizations/companies involved with special events should contact parkcrestedbutte@interstateparking.com for a permit.

Question 14

If I receive a violation, how do I pay?

Accepted Answer

You may pay online or by mailing a check. Please click here for online payment link or mailing address.

Question 15

I shouldn’t have gotten this ticket! What do I do?

Accepted Answer

You can file a dispute on the Violations page, please click here.

Question 16

Does Park Crested Butte share private information about users?

Accepted Answer

Park Crested Butte does not share any information collected.

Question 17

What is Park Crested Butte's contact policy?

Accepted Answer

A Park Crested Butte Ambassador will return your calls and emails within 1 - 2 business days.

Question 18

What are the Town of Crested Butte's winter parking regulations?

Accepted Answer

Information for the 2025/2026 winter parking management program coming soon.

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