PARKING BASICS
PAID PARKING
Choose your best way to pay - Tap 'N Explore QR code, phone, or solar-powered kiosk. Paid parking is in effect 7 days a week from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Chose the amount of time you would like to pay for:
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First half hour: $0.50
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Second half hour: $1.75
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Third half hour: $2.00
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Fourth half hour: $2.00
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Fifth half hour: $2.00
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Every additional hour: $5.00
Take advantage of our flat rate special!
* Two-hour Flat Rate Special: $6.00
Special Events
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Fourth of July: $15.00 flat rate
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Furling Fest: $20.00 flat rate
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Race Day Parking: $12.00 flat rate
FREE PARKING
Free is still a thing in Idaho Springs.
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Free 15-minute and 3-hour parking zones are located throughout the downtown area. Need directions? CLICK HERE for Map 'N Park.
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Oversized vehicles may use the East End Lumb Lot or the Highway 103 lot. Need directions? CLICK HERE for Map 'N Park.
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Idaho Springs and Clear Creek County residents - get your free permit
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Guest of an Idaho Springs resident - get your free permit
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Employee in the Town of Idaho Springs - get your free permit
DISCOUNTED PARKING
Great rate - all day, every day at Highway 103.
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$1 per hour and an $8 daily max! Need directions? CLICK HERE for Map 'N Park.
HOW TO PAY
TAP 'N EXPLORE
Quick, easy, contactless technology. With a simple Tap your Exploration begins.
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Park
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Scan the QR code
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Enter CC info and coupon code if applicable
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Explore Idaho Springs!
Don't want to scan? CLICK HERE for QR code payment links.
* Please do not pay until you are parked in a parking space.
* Payment does not guarantee a parking space if there are no parking spaces available.
* There is a 20 cent convenience fee added to your payment per transaction.
SOLAR-POWERED STATIONS
Tried and true. Our automated, solar-powered payment stations are available at all pay lots, making payment easy and familiar.

