Semi Truck Parking in Colorado's I-70 Mountain Corridor: Monthly Spaces in Gypsum and Edwards
Written by John Davis, Content Writer
Wins Parking rents long-term semi and box truck parking in Colorado's I-70 mountain corridor at two Eagle County lots: 60 Spring Creek Rd in Gypsum, across from Eagle County Airport, and 33885 US-6 in Edwards. A semi space is a flat $795 per month, XL box truck spaces are $265 for 1–5 vehicles, all with a 3-month minimum.
Facts on this page were last verified September 24, 2026. Prices come from the live Wins Parking price list (effective September 14, 2026); chain-law rules and road conditions change, so check COtrip before you travel.
Where can I park a semi truck long-term in the I-70 mountain corridor?
Long-term truck parking is scarce between Denver and Glenwood Springs. The corridor climbs through narrow valleys, resort towns limit large vehicles on their streets, and most pullouts and chain stations are built for short stops, not for leaving a tractor and trailer for weeks. Wins Parking runs two managed monthly lots in Eagle County, on the western side of Vail Pass, where a driver or fleet can keep a semi, a box truck, a shuttle or a bus in one reserved place instead of hunting for space every time the truck comes off the road. The first lot is at 60 Spring Creek Rd in Gypsum, directly across from the Eagle County Airport (EGE) entrance and close to I-70 Exit 140. It suits trucks that work the western end of the valley, the airport, and the Gypsum and Eagle industrial areas, and it is the closer base for anyone heading west toward Dotsero, Glenwood Canyon and Grand Junction. The second lot is the Edwards Stone Yard at 33885 US-6 in Edwards, near I-70 Exit 163, which puts a truck in the central valley between Avon, Beaver Creek and the approach to Vail. Both lots are managed monthly parking, not truck stops. There is no fuel desk, and the product is a reserved monthly permit with lighting, security and snow removal. The Gypsum lot sells permits online with 24/7 access, which suits drivers who base a truck in the valley and owner-operators who need a secure place to leave a rig between runs. The Edwards Stone Yard is permit-only for businesses and fleets: zones are allocated by application, and access hours depend on the zone, with standard access during business hours and extended or 24/7 access in certain zones. Drivers who only need an overnight rest stop on a through trip should plan on public rest areas and commercial truck stops elsewhere on the corridor, because Wins Parking does not sell nightly parking.
Eagle County Airport lotEdwards Stone YardHow much does monthly semi and box truck parking cost?
A semi truck with its trailer costs a flat $795 per month at Wins Parking, with no volume tier. XL vehicles, which include box trucks, large shuttles and buses, cost $265 per vehicle per month for 1 to 5 vehicles, $245 for 6 to 15, and $225 for 16 or more on one subscription. Pickups, SUVs and cars are Standard vehicles at $210 per month for 1 to 5. Every price is the all-in monthly amount with taxes and fees included, and the same prices apply at both the Gypsum and Edwards lots. Every permit is billed monthly on a 3-, 6- or 12-month term, so the smallest initial term for one semi is 3 × $795 = $2,385, and for one box truck it is 3 × $265 = $795. At the end of the term the permit auto-renews for another term of the same length unless you cancel before the term ends, and a cancellation takes effect at the end of the current term. Wins Parking does not sell hourly, daily or weekly truck parking, so a shorter stay is still bought as a monthly permit on the same minimum term. Semi spaces are limited because each one takes far more ground, turning room and surface strength than a car space. The reservation form shows how many semi spaces remain before you pay. XL and Standard spaces are sold in larger numbers, and a fleet that mixes box trucks with crew pickups can put every vehicle on one account and get the volume rate for each class. Payment is handled online through Stripe with automatic monthly billing.
| Vehicle class | Examples | Monthly price per vehicle | Initial 3-month term (one vehicle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi | Tractor with trailer | $795 flat (no volume tier) | $2,385 |
| XL, 1–5 vehicles | Box trucks, large shuttles, buses | $265 | $795 |
| XL, 6–15 vehicles | Box truck and shuttle fleets | $245 | $735 |
| XL, 16+ vehicles | Large fleets | $225 | $675 |
| Standard, 1–5 vehicles | Crew pickups, SUVs, cars | $210 | $630 |
Prices effective September 14, 2026; taxes and fees included. 3-, 6- or 12-month terms that auto-renew at the same length unless canceled before the term ends. Wins Parking does not sell hourly, daily or weekly parking. Same prices at the Gypsum and Edwards lots; Edwards is by application for businesses and fleets.
What do semi clearance and a reinforced surface mean?
Semi clearance means the lot has room for a full tractor-trailer to enter, park and leave without jackknifing across other vehicles. Highway designers plan around the AASHTO WB-67 design vehicle, the common interstate combination with a 53-foot trailer and an 8.5-foot width, and the Federal Highway Administration's Truck Parking Development Handbook recommends it as the planning vehicle for truck parking. A lot that works for pickups and box trucks can still fail a semi at the gate, at a tight corner or in the aisle, which is why semi spaces are laid out and sold separately from XL spaces. The handbook shows what that room looks like in practice. It cites 12-foot stalls for long vehicles with about 8 feet between stalls for safe walking, and it reports that a truck leaving a 20-foot angled slot needs roughly 62 feet of aisle to clear the vehicles beside it. Drive-through angled slots let a driver pull in and pull out forward, while straight back-in slots pack more trucks per acre but require backing. When you compare lots, ask how the truck enters, how it turns around, and whether you will be backing blind past parked equipment. A reinforced surface is a parking surface built to carry the axle loads of loaded trucks and trailers without rutting, cracking or softening. FHWA notes that trucks stopping and starting on ground not designed for them cause pavement rutting and cracking, which is the same damage a thin lot shows under heavy vehicles. For a driver, a reinforced surface means the trailer's landing gear and the tractor's drive axles sit on firm ground through freeze-thaw cycles and spring melt, and the lot stays usable after snow is plowed rather than turning into ruts and mud.
| Dimension | Planning value | Why it matters on a lot |
|---|---|---|
| Design vehicle | AASHTO WB-67 tractor-semitrailer | The standard interstate combination the layout must fit |
| Trailer length | 53 feet | Sets stall depth and the length of the parking row |
| Vehicle width | 8.5 feet | With mirrors and door swing, drives the 12-foot stall width |
| Stall width for long vehicles | 12 feet, with about 8 feet between stalls | Room to walk around the truck for inspections |
| Aisle to clear a 20-foot angled slot | About 62 feet | Swept path needed to enter or leave without hitting neighbors |
Source: FHWA Truck Parking Development Handbook (September 2022, updated March 2026), citing the AASHTO Green Book (2018) and the California Highway Design Manual (2020). Values are planning guidance, not a survey of any specific lot.
How does Colorado's chain law affect trucks on I-70?
Colorado requires commercial motor vehicles to carry chains on I-70 from September 1 to May 31 every year, whether or not it is snowing. According to the Colorado State Patrol, since August 7, 2024 the carry requirement applies on I-70 from milepost 259 at Morrison west to the Utah border, and it covers vehicles with a combined weight of more than 16,000 pounds used in commerce and vehicles that carry 16 or more passengers. The whole Eagle County stretch, including the Gypsum and Edwards exits, falls inside that zone. When CDOT activates the Commercial Vehicle Chain Law, large vehicles must put chains or approved alternative traction devices on all drive tires, up to four. The requirement is based on the vehicle's weight rating, not on whether it is used commercially, so a heavy private motorhome or hauler is covered too. The State Patrol lists the penalty as up to a $500 fine plus a $79 surcharge, rising to $1,000 plus a $157 surcharge if a vehicle gets stuck and blocks the road. CDOT announces the restriction on roadside signs and on COtrip. For a driver who bases a truck in the valley, this changes the calendar. From September through May the truck must leave the lot with a full chain kit that fits its drive axle setup, and chaining up on a narrow shoulder in a storm is slow and dangerous. A secure lot close to the job lets a driver wait out a chain-law activation or a closure in a known, legal place instead of idling on a ramp. It also lets a fleet keep trucks on the right side of Vail Pass for the week's work instead of crossing it twice a day.
| Rule | When it applies | What a large vehicle must do | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial vehicle must-carry | September 1 to May 31, I-70 west of MP 259 (Morrison) to Utah | Carry chains or approved traction devices, regardless of weather | Enforced by the Colorado State Patrol |
| Commercial Vehicle Chain Law | When CDOT activates it on signs and COtrip | Chains or approved devices on all drive tires, up to four | Up to $500 plus $79 surcharge |
| Stuck and blocking the road | Any time a chain law is in effect | Avoid by chaining up before the restricted segment | $1,000 plus $157 surcharge |
| Safety metering | Heavy traffic, crashes or weather near the Eisenhower Tunnel | Stop at metering lights; delays average about 3.5 minutes | Not a chain-law fine; follow the signals |
Sources: Colorado State Patrol, Chain Law Information; CDOT, Safety Metering. Check COtrip before every mountain trip, because restrictions change with the weather.
Why does I-70 close, and what should truckers plan for?
I-70 is Colorado's main east-west freight route, and it closes for storms, crashes, avalanche control, rockfall and debris flows. CDOT's most extreme recent example came on August 1, 2021, when debris flows buried the interstate in Glenwood Canyon, just west of Dotsero at the western edge of Eagle County, and closed it for nearly 20 days. CDOT says the northern detour added two and a half to four hours of driving time and estimates the closure cost the Colorado economy about $1 million for every hour the road was shut. A truck caught on the wrong side of a closure can lose a day or more. East of Eagle County the corridor climbs over Vail Pass and through the Eisenhower Tunnel. CDOT describes the tunnel as the most important 1.7 miles of the 97-mile stretch between Denver and Vail, carrying more than 30,000 vehicles a day, and it uses safety metering to keep traffic from backing up inside it. Drivers can be held at metering lights for an average of about 20 minutes, although CDOT says the real delay is about 3.5 minutes once traffic catches up. Winter weekends, holiday traffic and spun-out vehicles make these holds and closures more common. The practical plan is to know where the truck will wait. Federal hours-of-service rules do not stop because the road is closed, and a driver who reaches the end of the available driving window during a closure has to park somewhere legal. Basing a truck in Gypsum or Edwards gives drivers and dispatchers a fixed staging point between the canyon and the pass. They can check COtrip, hold the truck in a secure lot while the road is shut, and roll when it reopens, instead of searching for shoulder space with everyone else.
Gypsum commercial parkingFleet parking near EGEWhy do truck drivers need secure staging near Vail and Eagle County?
Federal rules make rest mandatory. Under FMCSA hours-of-service rules, a property-carrying driver may drive up to 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, may not drive past the 14th hour after coming on duty, and must take a 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving. Electronic logging devices record those limits precisely, so when the clock runs out the driver has to stop. FMCSA allows up to 2 more hours when adverse driving conditions are encountered, but that is a margin for surprises, not a plan for mountain storms. Finding somewhere to stop is a national problem. FHWA's Jason's Law surveys found shortages in most states, and the 2019 update found that more than 90 percent of drivers had trouble finding parking between 7 p.m. and midnight. ATRI estimates there is roughly one truck parking space for every 11 truck drivers, and drivers ranked truck parking as their second most critical industry issue in ATRI's 2025 survey. FHWA's handbook, citing ATRI research, puts the average cost at 56 minutes of drive time a day, about $4,600 a year in lost wages. In a resort valley the problem is sharper. Streets are not built for tractor-trailers, towns restrict large vehicles, and public spaces fill with skier and construction traffic in peak seasons. Staging that is secure, lit and plowed protects the truck, the cargo and the driver's hours. At the Wins Parking Gypsum lot, drivers get 24/7 access, AI-enabled camera coverage, license plate recognition at the gate, LED lighting and year-round snow removal, so a truck left for a week is where the driver left it and ready to roll after a storm.
Parking lot security systemsLicense plate recognitionWhich lot fits my route: Gypsum near EGE or Edwards?
Choose the Gypsum lot at 60 Spring Creek Rd if the work is at the western end of the valley or west of it. It sits directly across from the Eagle County Airport entrance near I-70 Exit 140, a short run from the Gypsum and Eagle industrial areas and from Dotsero, where the Glenwood Canyon section begins. Airport contractors, freight that serves the western valley, and trucks that turn west toward Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction spend fewer miles repositioning from here, and the lot keeps them off the pass entirely. Choose the Edwards Stone Yard at 33885 US-6 if the work is in the central valley. It is near I-70 Exit 163, within reach of Edwards, Avon, Beaver Creek and the approach to Vail, which suits shuttle and bus operators serving the resorts, box trucks that make deliveries to lodges and job sites, and fleets that stage equipment near mountain construction. The Stone Yard was built for heavy commercial use, but it is permit-only for businesses and fleets: apply through the contact form or by phone, zones are allocated by operational fit, and access hours depend on the zone. A single owner-operator truck is usually best placed at Gypsum, which is booked online with 24/7 access. The price and the security are the same at both, so for a qualifying fleet the decision comes down to route and where the first job of the day is. Fleets can split vehicles between the two lots on one account, so each truck starts close to where it works and moves between lots as projects shift through the season. The comparison below summarizes the two lots. For a closer look at each site, see the Eagle County Airport lot page and the Edwards Stone Yard page, and the fleet parking page explains how fleet accounts, volume rates and vehicle assignments work.
| Gypsum (near EGE) | Edwards Stone Yard | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 60 Spring Creek Rd, Gypsum, CO 81637 | 33885 US-6, Edwards, CO 81632 |
| Nearest I-70 exit | Exit 140 (Gypsum) | Exit 163 (Edwards) |
| Best for | Airport work, western valley, trips toward Glenwood Canyon | Central valley, Avon, Beaver Creek and Vail approaches |
| Vehicle classes | Semi, XL and Standard | Semi, XL and Standard |
| Price and term | Semi $795/mo; XL from $225/mo; 3-month minimum | Semi $795/mo; XL from $225/mo; 3-month minimum |
| Access and security | 24/7 access, cameras, license plate recognition, lighting, snow removal | Access hours by zone (business hours standard, 24/7 in certain zones), cameras, license plate recognition, lighting |
| Who can book | Anyone, online checkout | Businesses and fleets, by application |
Semi spaces are limited across both lots; the reservation form shows how many remain.
Who uses long-term truck and box truck parking in Eagle County?
Owner-operators who live in the valley can use a monthly semi space as a home base, because homeowner associations and town codes rarely allow a tractor-trailer in a driveway or on the street. Regional carriers can use one to stage a truck and trailer near a customer, and seasonal freight such as resort supplies, building materials and event equipment benefits from a truck that is already on the western side of the pass when the load is ready. Box truck parking in the Vail area is the other big need. Delivery, catering, moving, rental and trade businesses run box trucks that are too long for most resort garages and too tall for underground parking, and many shuttle and bus operators have the same problem with their vehicles. The XL permit covers box trucks, large shuttles and buses, with fleet rates for 6 or more vehicles, and it gives these operators a legal overnight home close to the resorts they serve. Contractors are the third group. Construction and service companies park work trucks, trailers and equipment at the Edwards Stone Yard and the Gypsum lot between jobs, and that side of the market is covered in more depth in the contractor yard and commercial vehicle parking guides. If you are a landowner reading this because you have ground near a freight corridor, the truck parking lot business guide explains what it takes to turn land into managed truck parking.
Contractor and work truck parking guideStart a truck parking lot businessReserve a semi or XL spaceContact Wins ParkingHow do I reserve a semi or box truck space?
Reserving takes a few minutes online, and the permit starts on the date you choose. 1. Pick the vehicle class: Choose Semi for a tractor with trailer, XL for box trucks, large shuttles and buses, or Standard for pickups and cars. 2. Choose the lot: Select the Gypsum lot across from Eagle County Airport for online booking. Businesses and fleets that want the Edwards Stone Yard apply through the contact form or by calling (970) 279-1744. 3. Check semi availability: Semi spaces are limited; the reservation form shows how many remain before you continue. 4. Set the number of vehicles: Enter how many vehicles of each class you need; XL and Standard rates drop at 6 and 16 vehicles. 5. Pay online: Check out securely through Stripe with automatic monthly billing; choose a 3-, 6- or 12-month term, which auto-renews at the same length unless you cancel before it ends. 6. Park and check the road: Bring the truck in with its chain kit from September through May, and check COtrip before every trip over the pass or through the canyon.
Sources
Truck Parking Development Handbook — Federal Highway Administration, September 2022, updated March 2026. Summary of Hours of Service Regulations — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Chain Law Information — Colorado State Patrol. Safety Metering — Colorado Department of Transportation. CDOT Marks 5-Year Anniversary of Historic Glenwood Canyon Recovery — Colorado Department of Transportation, July 30, 2026. COtrip Road Conditions — Colorado Department of Transportation. Jason's Law Truck Parking Survey Results and Comparative Analysis — Federal Highway Administration, August 2015. Expanding Truck Parking at Public Rest Areas — American Transportation Research Institute, April 2025. Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry – 2025 — American Transportation Research Institute, October 2025.
Federal Highway Administration: Truck Parking Development HandbookFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: Summary of Hours of Service RegulationsColorado State Patrol: Chain Law InformationColorado Department of Transportation: Safety MeteringColorado Department of Transportation: CDOT Marks 5-Year Anniversary of Historic Glenwood Canyon RecoveryColorado Department of Transportation: COtrip Road ConditionsFederal Highway Administration: Jason's Law Truck Parking Survey Results and Comparative AnalysisAmerican Transportation Research Institute: Expanding Truck Parking at Public Rest AreasAmerican Transportation Research Institute: Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry – 2025How much does semi truck parking cost per month in Eagle County?
A semi truck with its trailer costs a flat $795 per month at the Wins Parking lots in Gypsum and Edwards, with taxes and fees included and no volume tier. Every permit has a 3-month minimum, so the initial term for one semi is $2,385. You choose a 3-, 6- or 12-month term at checkout, and it auto-renews at the same length unless you cancel before it ends.
Do you offer daily or weekly truck parking?
No. Wins Parking sells only monthly permits, and every permit starts with a 3-month minimum. A shorter stay is still bought as a monthly permit. Drivers who need a single overnight rest stop on a through trip should use public rest areas or commercial truck stops.
Does a box truck count as XL or Standard?
Box trucks are XL vehicles, along with large shuttles and buses. XL costs $265 per vehicle per month for 1 to 5 vehicles, $245 for 6 to 15 and $225 for 16 or more. Pickups, SUVs and cars are Standard vehicles.
Where are the truck parking lots?
Wins Parking has two lots in Eagle County on the I-70 corridor: 60 Spring Creek Rd in Gypsum, directly across from the Eagle County Airport entrance near Exit 140, and the Edwards Stone Yard at 33885 US-6 in Edwards near Exit 163. Both have the same prices. Gypsum is booked online with 24/7 access; Edwards is permit-only for businesses and fleets, by application, with access hours that depend on the zone.
Are semi truck spaces limited?
Yes. Semi spaces take much more ground, turning room and surface strength than other spaces, so there are only a limited number. The online reservation form shows how many semi spaces remain before you pay, and reserving early is recommended.
Do trucks need chains on I-70 in Eagle County?
Yes, in season. The Colorado State Patrol says commercial vehicles over 16,000 pounds combined weight, and vehicles carrying 16 or more passengers, must carry chains on I-70 west of Morrison from September 1 to May 31. When the Commercial Vehicle Chain Law is active, chains or approved devices go on all drive tires, up to four.
Can I get to my truck at any time?
At the Gypsum lot, yes: every permit includes 24/7 access. At the Edwards Stone Yard, standard access is during business hours, with extended or 24/7 access in certain zones. Both lots have AI-enabled camera coverage, license plate recognition at the gate, LED lighting and year-round snow removal, so drivers can pick up or drop off a truck outside business hours or after a storm.
Can a fleet mix semis, box trucks and pickups on one account?
Yes. A fleet can put semis, XL vehicles and Standard vehicles on one account. XL and Standard vehicles get the lower volume rate at 6 or more vehicles of that class, and semis stay at the flat $795 per month.