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Toutle River Rest Area

Toutle River Rest Area is a rest area on I-5 northbound in Washington, at mile 54 near Castle Rock. A federal truck parking survey counted 26 spaces for big rigs here. On record: restrooms, accessible restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. After this, northbound drivers reach Scatter Creek Rest Area about 37 miles later. Vancouver, WA is the closest big city, about 50 miles away as the crow flies.

HighwayI-5 · Northbound
Mile marker54
LocationCastle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington
Directions (46.3509, -122.9043)
AmenitiesRestrooms, Accessible restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables
Truck parking26 spaces (FHWA survey)
OperatorWashington State Department of Transportation

Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-5

Heading northbound

Scatter Creek Rest Area
about 37 miles · Rest area near Grand Mound

Heading southbound

Gee Creek Rest Area
41 miles · Rest area near Ridgefield

Other side of the highway: Toutle River Rest Area (Southbound).

Sleeping in your car here

You can stay up to 8 hours here, per Washington rules. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

Source: RCW 47.38.020. More on Washington rules

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Toutle River Rest Area?

On I-5 northbound at mile 54 near Castle Rock in Cowlitz County, Washington. The map link above starts navigation.

Which direction does Toutle River Rest Area serve?

Northbound traffic on I-5. Traffic the other way uses Toutle River Rest Area.

Does Toutle River Rest Area have restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are mapped here, including accessible ones.

How far is the next rest stop after Toutle River Rest Area?

Northbound: Scatter Creek Rest Area, about 37 miles. Southbound: Gee Creek Rest Area, 41 miles.

Can you sleep at Toutle River Rest Area?

You can stay up to 8 hours here, per Washington rules. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

Is there truck parking at Toutle River Rest Area?

Yes, 26 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.

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