Plan Ahead for Fall Foliage Parking

Plan Ahead for Fall Foliage Parking

Make the most of your visit to Jim Thorpe! Additional parking lots, shuttle service, and reserved parking are available on weekends in October. Plan ahead for the Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival on October 3–4, 10–11, and 17–18.

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Parking

Wondering where to park when visiting Jim Thorpe? Find information on parking fees and locations below!

A wealth of beautiful historic buildings packed along winding mountain streets means that parking can be limited in Jim Thorpe. Especially on weekends, traffic can be heavy entering town, so be sure to plan ahead and arrive early to secure a spot. There are parking pay kiosks located throughout Jim Thorpe, but each applies to a particular parking zone. Before you pay at a kiosk, double check that it is the appropriate kiosk for the zone that you parked in.

If you arrive later in the day and can't find parking in the main lot or on the street, consider spending the morning exploring nearby towns like Lehighton, Weissport, and Lansford, then return to Jim Thorpe later in the day when more parking spots may have opened up. Coming into town for the Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival this October? Take advantage of additional weekend parking options to make your visit more convenient. You can park at Immaculate Conception Parish or the West Broadway Lot, use the shuttle parking services at Pocono Whitewater, Whitewater Rafting Adventures, and Sam Miller Field or opt for a pre-paid reserved parking shuttle that runs from Mauch Chunk Lake Park. Browse a list of Jim Thorpe parking options below.

Heights Traffic Flow Change (Fall Weekends)

Carbon County Parking Lot

Carbon County Parking Lot

The main Carbon County Jim Thorpe Municipal Parking lot is located at 1 Susquehanna Street just north of the train station. The cost for automobiles is $8/day 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and $25/day 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Pricing may vary during events and festivals. The municipal lot also services the local courthouse, and some spots are reserved, so be sure to watch for signage designating visitor parking or indicating parking time limits. Parking is available for buses, campers and vehicles towing trailers in the lot for $25/day Monday-Friday and $75/day Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Pay at kiosks in the lot or via the Flowbird app. Pay-by-Text is also available: text the provided code to the designated number indicated on the parking sign. You will receive a text response containing a secure link: follow the instructions at the link to complete your payment.

handicap parking symbol Accessible parking spots are only available at the Carbon County Parking Lot. There are limited spaces, so travelers are advised to arrive early.

The county parking lot near Josiah White Park at 41 Susquehanna Street, just south of the train station, also has some public parking places. Visit the Carbon County Parking Portal for more information.

 

On-street Parking

On-street Parking

On-street metered parking administered by the Borough of Jim Thorpe is available along Broadway Street from the train station up to the opera house, with a five hour parking limit. Pay at kiosks along the street or via the Flowbird app. Pay-by-Text is also available: text the provided code to the designated number indicated on the parking sign. You will receive a text response containing a secure link: follow the instructions at the link to complete your payment. Meter costs are by hour from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday ($1.50 cash/$2.00 card) and Friday through Sunday and holidays ($2.00 cash/$2.50 card). Note that parking on W. Broadway is Residential (permit) parking only as marked by red signage.

Immaculate Conception Parish Weekend Parking: September 26-27, October, & November 1

Immaculate Conception Parish Weekend Parking: September 26-27, October, & November 1

Location: Immaculate Conception Parish, 178 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe (beyond the Old Jail Museum)

Dates:

  • September 26–27
  • Every Saturday & Sunday in October
  • November 1

Cost: $25 cash or $28 per car via ParkMobile (Zone: 55599)

Hours: Lot opens 11 a.m. closes 9 p.m. (no shuttle service or overnight parking)

Weekday Self-Parking (Mon–Fri):

  • $20 per car via ParkMobile (Zone: 55599)
  • Unpaid vehicles may be ticketed/towed
  • Cars left after 9 p.m. will be towed

Reserved Parking – Mauch Chunk Lake Park Weekend Shuttle (October)

Reserved Parking – Mauch Chunk Lake Park Weekend Shuttle (October)

Location: Mauch Chunk Lake Park, 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe
Dates: Saturday & Sunday in October (no shuttle October 31)
Cost: $40 per car (wristband required)
Hours: Shuttle runs 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 15-minute intervals. Seating is first come first served. Please plan accordingly to avoid longer waiting times.
Shuttle:

Jim Thorpe Reserved Parking Shuttle

Sam Miller Field Weekend Shuttle Parking (Fall Festival Weekends)

Sam Miller Field Weekend Shuttle Parking (Fall Festival Weekends)

Location: Sam Miller Field, 122 North Avenue, Jim Thorpe
Dates: October 3–4, 10–11, 17–18
Cost: $20 cash per car (wristband required)
Hours: Lot opens around 11 a.m.
Shuttle: Drops off/picks up at 10 Hill Road (next to the Opera House)

Pocono Whitewater Weekend Shuttle Parking (October)

Pocono Whitewater Weekend Shuttle Parking (October)

Location: Pocono Whitewater, 1519 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe
Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday in October
Cost: $5 round trip per person (wristband required; kids under 5 ride free)
Hours: Runs continuously Saturdays from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Shuttle:

  • The shuttle ride is 7 miles (approximately 10 minutes)
  • Drops off/picks up at LiveWell Empowerment, 30 River Street
  • 10-minute walk over the Sergeant AJ Baddick Bridge to downtown
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Whitewater Rafting Adventures Weekend Shuttle Parking (October)

Whitewater Rafting Adventures Weekend Shuttle Parking (October)

Location: Whitewater Rafting Adventures, 101 West Adventure Trail, Nesquehoning
Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday in October
Cost: $20 per car (wristband required; buses, trailers, and RVs welcome)
Hours: Runs continuously 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Parking lot gate open 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Shuttle:

  • Drops off/picks up at LiveWell Empowerment, 30 River Street
  • 10-minute walk over the Sergeant AJ Baddick Bridge to downtown

West Broadway Lot Weekend Parking: September 26-27, October, & November 1, 7-8, 14-15

West Broadway Lot Weekend Parking: September 26-27, October, & November 1, 7-8, 14-15

Location: 375 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe (beyond the Old Jail Museum)

Dates:

  • September 26–27
  • Every Saturday & Sunday in October
  • November 1, 7–8, 14–15

Cost: $30 cash per car

Hours: Lot opens 10 a.m. (no shuttle service or overnight parking)

Heights Traffic Flow Change: October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 (Fall Festival Weekends)

  • Packer Hill Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
  • One-way roadway on Center Avenue heading west from Walnut Avenue to Cedar Avenue:
    • All vehicles parked on the odd side of Center Avenue must be moved to face west starting at 4 p.m. on Friday and can return to normal parking on Monday morning.
  • One-way roadway on South Avenue heading east from Cedar Avenue to Walnut Avenue:
    • All vehicles parked on the even side of South Avenue must be moved to face east starting at 4 p.m. on Friday and can return to normal parking on Monday morning.

Available parking areas are denoted on the map with a Blue P.

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