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Gee Creek Rest Area Northbound: Your First Washington Welcome Stop The Gee Creek Rest Area Northbound at mile marker 11 marks your entry into Washington State for northbound I-5 travelers. After crossing the Columbia River from Oregon, this Clark County facility in Ridgefield offers your first chance to recharge both yourself and your vehicle –…

Maytown Rest Area I-5 Southbound: Popular Mid-Sized Stop South of Olympia The Maytown Rest Area sits at mile marker 93 on southbound I-5, about 11.6 miles south of Olympia. You’ll find this positioned well for travelers heading to the Oregon coast or continuing south – it’s become a reliable stop that families have used for…

Smokey Point Rest Area: Historic Stop with Reliable RV Services The Smokey Point Rest Area sits at mile marker 207 on northbound I-5, about 8 miles north of Marysville in Arlington. You’ll find one of Washington’s most distinctive rest stops here, featuring a famous ancient cedar stump alongside solid facilities that work well for both…

Smokey Point Rest Area I-5 Southbound: Well-Equipped Stop Before Seattle Traffic The Smokey Point Rest Area sits at mile marker 207 on southbound I-5, about 19.5 miles south of Mount Vernon. You’ll find this positioned perfectly before hitting heavy Seattle metro traffic – making it a smart final break for commuters and travelers alike. It’s…

Toutle River Rest Area Northbound: Coffee, Trees, and Your I-5 Midpoint Break The Toutle River Rest Area Northbound sits at mile marker 54 on I-5, about 5 miles north of Castle Rock in Lewis County. This tree-covered facility makes a natural halfway stop between Vancouver and Centralia, with friendly volunteers serving free coffee and homemade…

Bow Hill Rest Area I-5 Southbound: Hassle-Free Highway Break with Ample Space The Bow Hill Rest Area sits at mile marker 238 on southbound I-5, about 15.5 miles south of Bellingham. You’ll find this positioned perfectly for breaking up the drive between major cities – far enough from urban areas to offer some quiet but…

Selah Creek Rest Area I-82 Westbound: Twin Mountain Views When Weather Cooperates Selah Creek Rest Area on westbound I-82 at mile marker 22 delivers something most Washington rest stops can’t clear views of both Mount Rainier and Mount Adams on the same horizon. Located 25 miles east of Ellensburg, this spot works well for travelers…

Toutle River Rest Area Southbound: Your Castle Rock Coffee Break The Toutle River Rest Area Southbound at mile marker 54 on I-5 gives you a chance to regroup 23.4 miles south of Chehalis, positioned near Castle Rock in Lewis County. This facility sits directly across from its northbound twin, serving travelers heading toward Portland with essentials like…

SeaTac Rest Area Northbound: Urban Stop with Three-Lane RV Dump The SeaTac Rest Area Northbound at mile marker 140 sits 7.2 miles north of Tacoma, serving the busy corridor approaching the Seattle metropolitan area. This facility’s claim to fame is its three-lane RV dump station – the largest setup you’ll find among Washington’s rest areas…