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Washington Rest Areas & Rest Stops (2026)

  • 59 rest areas
  • 1 service plaza
  • 3 interstates
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Updated October 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Washington DOT

Washington has 59 public rest areas along its interstates and highways, plus 1 service plaza on I-90 with fuel and food. Most of them sit on I-5, I-90 and US-12.

The longest stretch between two rest areas in the same direction is about 80 miles on I-5 southbound, between Silver Lake Rest Area (closed) and Maytown Rest Area. Compared with the US average, Washington rest areas are more likely to have drinking water (71% vs 23% nationally).

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

Washington Rest Area Map

Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza in Washington, 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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All 59 Rest Areas in Washington

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

29 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.

  • Silver Lake Rest Area (closed) · I-5 · Exit 189
  • Elbe Rest Area · SR 7
  • Chamberlain Lake Safety Rest Area · SR 14
  • Quincy Valley Rest Area · SR 28
  • Dismal Nitch Rest Area · SR 401
  • Iron Goat Rest Area · US-2
  • Nason Creek Rest Area · US-2
  • Bevin Lake Rest Area · US-12
  • Dodge Junction Rest Area · US-12
  • US-101 Rest Area near Port Angeles · US-101
  • Horn School Rest Area · US-195
  • Blue Lake Rest Area
  • Castle Lake Viewpoint
  • Dusty Rest Area
  • Elk Rock Viewpoint
  • Forest Learning Center Rest Area
  • Keller Ferry Rest Area
  • Mather Memorial East Portal Information Site
  • Rest Area (north)
  • Rest Area (south)
  • Rest Area near East Wenatchee
  • Rest Area near East Wenatchee
  • Rest Area near East Wenatchee (east)
  • Rest Area near East Wenatchee (west)
  • Sweet Creek Rest Area
  • Telford Rest Area
  • Vernita Safety Rest Area
  • Winchester Eastbound Rest Area
  • Winchester Westbound Rest Area

Rest Areas by Interstate in Washington

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-5 Rest Areas in Washington

I-5 has 14 rest stops in Washington – 7 northbound, 7 southbound.

I-5 Northbound

  1. Gee Creek Northbound Rest Area · Exit 11

    ↓ 41.2 mi

  2. Toutle River Northbound Safety Rest Area · Exit 52

    ↓ 33.7 mi

  3. Scatter Creek Rest Area · Exit 88

    ↓ 50 mi

  4. SeaTac Rest Area · Exit 142A

    ↓ 62.3 mi

  5. Smokey Point Northbound Rest Area · Exit 206

    ↓ 29.3 mi

  6. Bow Hill Northbound Rest Area · Exit 236

    ↓ 32 mi

  7. Custer Northbound Rest Area · Exit 266

I-5 Southbound

  1. Custer Southbound Rest Area · Exit 270

    ↓ 27.3 mi

  2. Bow Hill Southbound Rest Area · Exit 236

    ↓ 29.6 mi

  3. Smokey Point Southbound Rest Area · Exit 206

    ↓ 18.5 mi

  4. Silver Lake Rest Area (closed) (limited info) · Exit 189

    ↓ 79.5 mi

  5. Maytown Rest Area · Exit 95

    ↓ 36 mi

  6. Toutle River Southbound Safety Rest Area · Exit 52

    ↓ 39.7 mi

  7. Gee Creek Southbound Rest Area · Exit 14

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I-82 Rest Areas in Washington

I-82 has 3 rest stops in Washington – 2 eastbound, 1 westbound.

I-82 Eastbound

  1. Selah Creek Rest Area, I-82 Eastbound · Exit 26

    ↓ 45.3 mi

  2. Prosser Rest Area · Exit 80

I-82 Westbound

  1. Selah Creek Rest Area, I-82 Westbound · Exit 26

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I-90 Rest Areas in Washington

I-90 has 10 rest stops in Washington – 5 eastbound, 4 westbound.

I-90 Eastbound

  1. Travelers Rest Rest Area · Exit 53

    ↓ 37 mi

  2. Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Eastbound · Exit 85

    ↓ 33.9 mi

  3. Ryegrass Eastbound Rest Area

    ↓ 64.8 mi

  4. Schrag Eastbound Rest Area · Exit 196

    ↓ 40.6 mi

  5. Sprague Lake Eastbound Rest Area · Exit 245

I-90 Westbound

  1. Sprague Lake Westbound Rest Area · Exit 245

    ↓ 40.9 mi

  2. Schrag Westbound Rest Area · Exit 196

    ↓ 64.9 mi

  3. Ryegrass Westbound Rest Area

    ↓ 33.3 mi

  4. Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Westbound · Exit 85

I-90 – direction not known

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Can You Sleep at Rest Areas in Washington?

Limited

Stays at safety rest areas are limited to 8 hours in any 24-hour period.

Source: RCW 47.38.020, checked Oct 2026

Posted signs at each rest area always take priority.

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Amenities at Washington Rest Areas

  • Restrooms52 of 59
  • Truck parking37 of 59
  • Picnic area45 of 59
  • Pet area8 of 59
  • Vending machines9 of 59
  • Drinking water42 of 59
  • EV charging4 of 59
  • Wi-Finot recorded
  • Dump station21 of 59

Washington rest areas are above the US average for drinking water (71% vs 23% nationally).

Washington Welcome Centers & Service Plazas

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

Washington Rest Area FAQ

How many rest areas are in Washington?

Washington has 59 rest areas and 0 welcome centers on its interstates and highways, plus 1 service plaza, according to our data from October 2026.

Can you sleep at rest areas in Washington?

Stays at safety rest areas are limited to 8 hours in any 24-hour period. (Source: RCW 47.38.020.) Posted signs always take priority.

Which Washington rest areas have truck parking?

37 rest areas in Washington have designated truck parking, including Bow Hill Northbound Rest Area, Bow Hill Southbound Rest Area and Custer Northbound Rest Area.

Do Washington rest areas have dump stations?

We list 139 RV dump stations in Washington, some of them at rest areas. See the list below.

Truck Stops, Weigh Stations & RV Dump Stations in Washington

26 weigh stations

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24 truck stops

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139 RV dump stations

+ 134 more on the map

Rest Areas in Neighboring States

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