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Arkansas Rest Areas & Rest Stops (2026)

  • 26 rest areas
  • 2 service plazas
  • 3 interstates
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Updated October 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Arkansas DOT

Arkansas has 26 public rest areas along its interstates and highways, plus 2 service plazas on I-49 with fuel and food. Most of them sit on I-40, I-30 and AR 7.

The longest stretch between two rest areas in the same direction is about 101 miles on I-40 eastbound, between Big Piney Rest Area – Eastbound and I 40 Truck Rest Area Eastbound. Compared with the US average, Arkansas rest areas are less likely to have picnic areas (12% vs 37% nationally).

Planning a longer stop? Arkansas's rules for overnight parking are summarized below, along with weigh stations, truck stops and RV dump stations in the state.

Arkansas Rest Area Map

Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza in Arkansas, plus truck stops, weigh stations and dump stations. Open the interactive map to zoom in, filter by amenities and get directions.

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  • Weigh station
  • RV dump station
  • Truck parking
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All 26 Rest Areas in Arkansas

Rest stops in Arkansas, sorted by road. Each one links to its own page with exact location, amenities and the next stop in each direction.

18 more stops with limited info

Mapped in OpenStreetMap, but without enough details yet for a page of their own. Know one of them? Tell us.

  • AR 7 Rest Area · AR 7
  • Iron Springs Recreation Area · AR 7
  • Big Piney Rest Area - Westbound · I-40 · Exit 74
  • I 40 Truck Rest Area Eastbound · I-40 · Exit 169
  • Overlook Rest Area - Westbound · I-40 · Exit 67
  • Ozark Rest Area - Westbound · I-40 · Exit 37
  • Ozark Rest Area – Eastbound · I-40 · Exit 35
  • Imboden-Black Rock Rest Area · US-63
  • Glenwood Rest Area · US-70
  • US-70 Rest Area near Lonsdale · US-70
  • Elm Park Rest Area · US-71
  • Salado Creek Rest Area · US-167
  • Brentwood
  • Rest Area
  • Rest Area near Barling · Exit 193
  • Rest Area near Barling · Exit 193
  • Rest Area near Barling
  • Rest Area near Blue Mountain

Rest Areas by Interstate in Arkansas

Rest areas on a divided interstate usually serve one direction only. Here they're listed in order of travel, with the distance to the next stop (by mile marker where known).

I-30 Rest Areas in Arkansas

I-30 has 2 rest stops in Arkansas – 1 eastbound, 1 westbound.

I-30 Eastbound

  1. Gurdon Rest Area - Eastbound · Exit 54

I-30 Westbound

  1. Gurdon Rest Area - Westbound · Exit 54

All rest areas on I-30 →

I-40 Rest Areas in Arkansas

I-40 has 11 rest stops in Arkansas – 5 eastbound, 6 westbound.

I-40 Eastbound

  1. Ozark Rest Area – Eastbound (limited info) · Exit 35

    ↓ 32 mi

  2. Big Piney Rest Area – Eastbound · Exit 67

    ↓ 101 mi

  3. I 40 Truck Rest Area Eastbound (limited info) · Exit 169

    ↓ 29.3 mi

  4. White River Rest Area - Eastbound · Exit 202

    ↓ 36 mi

  5. Forrest City Rest Area - Eastbound · Exit 233

I-40 Westbound

  1. Forrest City Rest Area - Westbound · Exit 242

    ↓ 42.5 mi

  2. White River Rest Area - Westbound · Exit 202

    ↓ 29.3 mi

  3. I 40 Truck Rest Area Westbound · Exit 169

    ↓ 96 mi

  4. Big Piney Rest Area - Westbound (limited info) · Exit 74

    ↓ 3 mi

  5. Overlook Rest Area - Westbound (limited info) · Exit 67

    ↓ 33 mi

  6. Ozark Rest Area - Westbound (limited info) · Exit 37

All rest areas on I-40 →

I-49 Rest Areas in Arkansas

I-49 has 1 rest stop in Arkansas.

I-49 – stops

All rest areas on I-49 →

Can You Sleep at Rest Areas in Arkansas?

Unknown – check posted signs

We haven't verified Arkansas's official rule for overnight parking at rest areas yet. Time limits are posted at each rest area.

Posted signs at each rest area always take priority.

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Amenities at Arkansas Rest Areas

  • Restrooms17 of 26
  • Truck parking5 of 26
  • Picnic area3 of 26
  • Pet areanot recorded
  • Vending machines3 of 26
  • Drinking water1 of 26
  • EV chargingnot recorded
  • Wi-Finot recorded
  • Dump stationnot recorded

Arkansas rest areas are below the US average for picnic areas (12% vs 37% nationally).

Arkansas Welcome Centers & Service Plazas

Welcome centers offer maps, travel information and often staff; service plazas on toll roads add fuel and food.

Arkansas Rest Area FAQ

How many rest areas are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 26 rest areas and 0 welcome centers on its interstates and highways, plus 2 service plazas, according to our data from October 2026.

Can you sleep at rest areas in Arkansas?

We haven't verified Arkansas's official overnight rule yet. Check the signs posted at each rest area – they always take priority.

Which Arkansas rest areas have truck parking?

5 rest areas in Arkansas have designated truck parking, including Gurdon Rest Area - Westbound, I 40 Truck Rest Area Westbound and White River Rest Area - Eastbound.

Do Arkansas rest areas have dump stations?

We list 12 RV dump stations in Arkansas. See the list below.

Truck Stops, Weigh Stations & RV Dump Stations in Arkansas

10 weigh stations

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57 truck stops

All truck stops in Arkansas →

12 RV dump stations

+ 7 more on the map

Rest Areas in Neighboring States

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 ·Report an issue · Data sources