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Rhode Island Rest Areas & Rest Stops (2026)

  • 5 rest areas
  • 2 interstates

Updated October 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Rhode Island DOT

Rhode Island has 5 public rest areas along its interstates and highways. Most of them sit on I-95 and I-295.

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

Rhode Island Rest Area Map

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

  • Rest area
  • Truck scale
  • Weigh station
  • RV dump station
  • Truck stop
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All 5 Rest Areas in Rhode Island

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

5 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.

  • I-95 Northbound Rest Area near Hope Valley · I-95 · Exit 7
  • Rest Area I-95 (North Bound) · I-95 · Exit 9
  • Rest Area I-95 (South Bound) · I-95 · Exit 9
  • Bike Trail Parking - Rest Area · I-295 · Exit 20
  • Thirsty Beaver

Rest Areas by Interstate in Rhode Island

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-95 Rest Areas in Rhode Island

I-95 has 3 rest stops in Rhode Island – 2 northbound, 1 southbound.

I-95 Northbound

  1. I-95 Northbound Rest Area near Hope Valley (limited info) · Exit 7

    ↓ 4.3 mi

  2. Rest Area I-95 (North Bound) (limited info) · Exit 9

I-95 Southbound

  1. Rest Area I-95 (South Bound) (limited info) · Exit 9

All rest areas on I-95 →

I-295 Rest Areas in Rhode Island

I-295 has 1 rest stop in Rhode Island – 1 northbound.

I-295 Northbound

  1. Bike Trail Parking - Rest Area (limited info) · Exit 20

All rest areas on I-295 →

Can You Sleep at Rest Areas in Rhode Island?

Unknown – check posted signs

We haven't verified Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island Rest Areas

  • Restroomsnot recorded
  • Truck parkingnot recorded
  • Picnic areanot recorded
  • Pet areanot recorded
  • Vending machinesnot recorded
  • Drinking waternot recorded
  • EV charging1 of 5
  • Wi-Finot recorded
  • Dump stationnot recorded

Rhode Island rest areas are below the US average for restrooms (0% vs 63% nationally).

Rhode Island Rest Area FAQ

How many rest areas are in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island has 5 rest areas and 0 welcome centers on its interstates and highways, according to our data from October 2026.

Can you sleep at rest areas in Rhode Island?

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

Which Rhode Island rest areas have truck parking?

None of the Rhode Island rest areas in our data has truck parking recorded yet. Nearby truck stops are listed below.

Do Rhode Island rest areas have dump stations?

We list 3 RV dump stations in Rhode Island. See the list below.

Truck Stops, Weigh Stations & RV Dump Stations in Rhode Island

3 RV dump stations

  • RV Dump Station near Point Judith (limited info)
  • RV Dump Station near Quonochontaug (limited info)
  • RV Dump Station near Quonochontaug (limited info)

Rest Areas in Neighboring States

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