Washington State Guide

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Rest Areas

Planning a road trip across Washington State? This is the complete guide to every WSDOT rest area on state and interstate highways, with facilities, hours, and location details for every stop.

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Washington State Rest Areas: A Road Tripper's Guide

Washington State's rest area network spans every major highway corridor in the state, from Interstate 5 running the full length of the coast to US-2 crossing the Cascades to US-395 cutting through the Eastern Washington plateau. WSDOT operates dozens of facilities ranging from full-service rest areas with picnic grounds, pet areas, and RV dump stations to smaller safety rest areas with basic restrooms and a place to stretch your legs.

Most Washington rest areas are open 24 hours a day, year-round. A smaller number operate on seasonal schedules, typically closing from late fall through early spring in higher-elevation locations or areas with significant winter maintenance challenges. Before a long drive through mountain passes or remote Eastern Washington highways, it is worth checking whether the rest areas along your route are seasonally open.

This directory covers every WSDOT rest area in Washington State with details on facilities, location, highway access, and hours. Use it to plan your stops on a road trip, find the nearest RV dump station, or locate EV charging along your route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Washington State rest areas open 24 hours?

Most WSDOT rest areas in Washington are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A smaller number operate on seasonal schedules, typically in higher-elevation areas or locations with significant winter maintenance challenges. Individual rest area listings in this directory note whether a location is open 24/7 or operates on a seasonal schedule.

Do Washington rest areas have RV dump stations?

Some Washington rest areas include RV dump stations. Availability varies by location and there is no consistent pattern by highway or region. Use the RV Dump badge in this directory to identify which rest areas have dump facilities on-site before planning your route.

Are pets allowed at Washington rest areas?

Yes. WSDOT rest areas generally include designated pet areas for walking dogs. Pets should be kept on a leash at all times. Pet areas are typically located away from the main restroom facilities. Individual listings note which rest areas include dedicated pet areas.

Do Washington rest areas have EV charging?

A growing number of Washington rest areas include EV charging stations as WSDOT expands its electric vehicle infrastructure along major corridors. Coverage is not yet statewide. Use the EV Charging badge in this directory to find charging-equipped rest areas along your planned route.

How do I find the nearest rest area on a Washington highway?

Browse the listings above and filter by highway or region to find rest areas on your route. Each listing includes the highway designation, milepost, and travel direction so you can identify the right stop for your direction of travel. WSDOT also publishes current road conditions and rest area status at the WSDOT Traveler Information website.

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Alpowa Summit Rest Area US 12 Eastbound

Alpowa Summit Rest Area US 12 Westbound

Bevin Lake Rest Area US 12 Multidirectional

Blue Lake Rest Area SR 17 Multidirectional

Bow Hill Rest Area I-5 Northbound

Bow Hill Rest Area I-5 Southbound

Chamberlain Lake Rest Area SR 14 Multidirectional

Custer Rest Area I-5 Northbound

Custer Rest Area I-5 Southbound

Dismal Nitch Rest Area SR 401 Multidirectional

Dodge Junction Rest Area US 12 Multidirectional

Dusty Rest Area SR 26 Multidirectional

Elbe Rest Area SR 7 Multidirectional

Elma Rest Area SR 8 Eastbound

Forest Learning Center Rest Area SR 504 Multidirectional

Gee Creek Rest Area Northbound I-5

Gee Creek Rest Area Southbound I-5

Hatton Coulee Rest Area SR 26/US 395 Multidirectional

Horn School Rest Area US 195 Multidirectional

Indian John Hill Rest Area I-90 Eastbound

Indian John Hill Rest Area I-90 Westbound

Iron Goat Rest Area US 2 Multidirectional

Keller Ferry Rest Area SR 21 Multidirectional

Maytown Rest Area I-5 Southbound

Nason Creek Rest Area US 2 Multidirectional

Prosser Rest Area I-82

Quincy Valley Rest Area SR 28 Multidirectional

Ryegrass Rest Area I-90 Eastbound

Ryegrass Rest Area I-90 Westbound

Scatter Creek Rest Area Northbound I-5

Schrag Rest Area I-90 Eastbound

Schrag Rest Area I-90 Westbound

SeaTac Rest Area Northbound I-5

Selah Creek Rest Area I-82 Eastbound

Selah Creek Rest Area I-82 Westbound

Silver Lake Rest Area I-5 southbound

Smokey Point Rest Area I-5 Northbound

Smokey Point Rest Area I-5 Southbound

Sprague Lake Rest Area I-90 Eastbound

Sprague Lake Rest Area I-90 Westbound

Telford Rest Area US 2 Multidirectional

Toutle River Rest Area Northbound I-5

Toutle River Rest Area Southbound I-5

Travelers Rest Area Snoqualmie Pass SR 906

Vernita Rest Area SR 24 Multidirectional

Winchester Rest Area I-90 Eastbound

Winchester Rest Area I-90 Westbound