I-25 rest stops in Colorado
Driving I-25 through Colorado, you pass 6 rest stops we know of. Plan ahead between Larkspur Chain Station Rest Area and Poudre Rest Area: that gap is 98 miles. Together they have 120 truck parking spaces.
Northbound: El Moro Rest Area to Poudre Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Moro Rest Area | – | 18 | Trinidad | Yes | 20 | – |
| Cuerno Verde-Colorado City Rest Area | NB | 74 | Colorado City | Yes | 10 | 56 mi |
| Pinon Rest Area Souhtbound | SB | 111 | Pueblo | – | 20 | 37 mi |
| Pinon Rest Area | NB | 115 | Pueblo | Yes | 20 | 4 mi |
| Larkspur Chain Station Rest Area | SB | 170 | Larkspur | – | 25 | 55 mi |
| Poudre Rest Area | SB | 268 | Fort Collins | Yes | 25 | 98 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Poudre Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Poudre Rest Area · mile 268
- Larkspur Chain Station Rest Area · mile 170
- Pinon Rest Area Souhtbound · mile 111
- El Moro Rest Area · mile 18 · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Colorado?
There is no Colorado statute or DOT rule on rest area time limits that we know of. Individual rest areas still post their own limits. Tents and grills are not welcome at highway rest areas.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Colorado rest areas (state DOT)
I-25 beyond Colorado
Southbound, I-25 continues in New Mexico. Northbound, it continues in Wyoming. All I-25 rest stops · All rest areas in Colorado
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-25 in Colorado?
6 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable northbound and 4 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-25 in Colorado?
About 98 miles, between Larkspur Chain Station Rest Area near Larkspur and Poudre Rest Area near Fort Collins.
Which I-25 rest stops in Colorado have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 4 of the 6 stops, for example El Moro Rest Area, Cuerno Verde-Colorado City Rest Area and Pinon Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-25 rest stops in Colorado?
We found no statewide hour limit in Colorado. Follow the signs posted at each site.