Gorge Amphitheatre Parking

Gorge Amphitheatre parking is included with your concert ticket for general admission, and the venue sells a few paid upgrades on top of that. The rule that shapes most plans, though, is this one: there is no overnight parking in the venue lots, and vehicles left there are towed. This guide gathers the venue's published parking details in one place, with links to the official pages and the date we last checked. George WA Hotels is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the Gorge Amphitheatre or Live Nation, so confirm anything time-sensitive on the venue's page for your show.

Last checked 2026-10-14.

The short version

• General admission parking is included with a concert ticket.
• Paid upgrades named by the venue are Reserved, Star and Star Plus parking. The venue does not publish their prices on the pages we read.
• Lots generally open about two hours before gates, and gates usually open about 90 minutes before show time.
• Overnight parking is prohibited. Vehicles left before or after an event are towed at the owner's expense.
• Accessible parking is limited, sits outside the main gates via Gate B and needs a valid placard.
• No re-entry, except at selected festivals.

What your ticket includes

The venue's Visit page and FAQ say general admission parking is included with a concert ticket. You do not need to buy a separate pass just to park for the day. If you want a closer or reserved spot, the venue sells upgrades, described below.

Paid parking upgrades

The upgrades the venue names are Reserved parking, Star parking and Star Plus parking. The pages we read do not give their prices, how many spaces each has or exactly where each lot sits, and those details can change from show to show. If an upgrade matters to your group, look at the ticket options for your event on the venue's site, where any add-ons for that show are sold. Buy only through the venue's official channels.

Which gate to use

The venue's pages list four entrances. Gate B on Silica Road serves day parking, Star, Star Plus and accessible parking. Gate C on Silica Road serves Plaza parking. Gate A on Silica Road serves Oasis campers and The Grove RV Park. Gate D on Road 1 NW serves the main camping areas and The Terraces.

Treat that as a starting point rather than a promise. The gate details appear on two venue pages with small differences between them, and assignments can change by event. Check the Know Before You Go page for your show and follow the signs and staff on the day.

Accessible parking

Accessible parking is outside the main gates, reached through Gate B. It needs a valid placard, and the venue says spaces are limited. If anyone in your group needs it, arrive early and have the placard ready to show. For anything beyond parking, contact the venue directly at [email protected] or 206-607-3440.

When the lots open

The venue says parking lots generally open about two hours before the gates, and gates usually open about 90 minutes before show time. It also tells guests to be ready to wait two to four hours to get in, and to arrive early. Exact lot and gate times vary by event and are posted on the venue's Know Before You Go page.

Work backwards from the show time to plan your day. Take away 90 minutes for the gates, two hours for the lots, then your drive and a buffer for traffic. If your route crosses the I-90 Vantage Bridge, add more. WSDOT is rebuilding the bridge deck through fall 2027 with one lane each way, and the venue warns of delays of four hours or more on show days.

No overnight parking

This is the rule to plan around. The venue prohibits overnight parking in its lots. Vehicles left before or after an event are towed at the owner's expense, and the venue points overnight guests to its campground instead.

In practice, that means you cannot nap in the car after the show and drive home in the morning. Before you buy anything else, decide where each person in your group will sleep: at the venue's campground, at an independent campground or RV park nearby, or in a hotel, motel or rental in one of the surrounding towns. Every listing on this site shows its distance in miles from the venue, so you can compare the options on one screen.

Parking if you camp at the venue

Camping at the venue has its own parking rules, set out in the venue's camping FAQ. One vehicle pass comes with each campsite, and each extra vehicle needs its own pass. Each site holds up to six people. Everyone has to be present at check-in, and sites are assigned in order of arrival, so you cannot save a spot for a car arriving later.

Oasis glamping includes parking for one vehicle, and The Terraces have dedicated parking. RVs are not allowed at The Terraces. There is no re-entry to the campground on its opening or closing day, so stock up before you check in. Our camping guide covers the tiers in more detail.

Rideshare and drop-offs

Rideshare can drop you off at the venue, but the venue does not guarantee a pickup. No public transportation goes to the venue. If you plan to use rideshare in one direction, have a firm plan for the other, such as a sober driver in your group.

Leaving after the show

The pages we read do not say how long it takes to clear the lots after a show. Expect a slow exit when everyone leaves at once, and keep water, snacks and a charged phone in the car. Pick a designated driver before the day starts. The venue's concessionaire offers free fountain sodas to designated drivers at the Guest Services booth.

The venue is cashless, with free cash-to-card exchange at Guest Services, so bring a card or phone wallet for anything you buy inside.

What the venue does not publish

The pages we read do not give prices for Reserved, Star or Star Plus parking, the number of spaces in any lot, exact lot opening times for future shows, or how long the exit takes. They do not mention any official off-site parking or shuttle from Seattle or from hotels. Anything you read elsewhere on those points is unconfirmed here.

Quick answers

Is parking free at the Gorge Amphitheatre? General admission parking is included with a concert ticket. Reserved, Star and Star Plus parking are paid upgrades sold by the venue.

Can you park overnight at the Gorge? No. Overnight parking in the venue lots is prohibited, and vehicles left before or after an event are towed at the owner's expense. Overnight guests are pointed to the venue's campground.

When do the parking lots open? The venue says lots generally open about two hours before the gates, and gates usually open about 90 minutes before show time. Times vary by event, so check the Know Before You Go page.

Where is accessible parking at the Gorge? Outside the main gates, through Gate B on Silica Road. It needs a valid placard, and spaces are limited.

How many cars come with a campsite? One vehicle pass is included with each venue campsite. Each extra vehicle needs another pass, and each site holds up to six people.

Can I leave and come back? Re-entry is not permitted, except at selected festivals. Bring everything you need on your first trip in.

Last checked 2026-10-14. Read the venue's page for your show before you go.