Rest Stops NearbyI-70 rest stops in Colorado
We list 15 rest stops on I-70 in Colorado. That includes 1 welcome center and 2 truck parking areas. Plan ahead between Vail Pass Rest Area and Arriba Rest Area: that gap is 193 miles. Together they have 122 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Fruita Welcome Center to Burlington Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruita Welcome Center | – | 19 | Fruita | – | 7 | – |
| I-70 Rest Area near Parachute | – | – | Parachute | – | – | ≈ 49 mi |
| Rifle Rest Area | – | 90 | Rifle | Yes | 7 | ≈ 17 mi |
| New Castle Parking Area | – | 108 | New Castle | – | 6 | 18 mi |
| I-70 Rest Area near Glenwood Springs | – | – | Glenwood Springs | – | – | ≈ 6.9 mi |
| No Name Rest Area | EB | 119 | Glenwood Springs | Yes | 3 | ≈ 4.4 mi |
| Grizzly Creek Rest Area | – | 121 | Glenwood Springs | – | 7 | 2 mi |
| CDOT Rest Area: Hanging Lake | – | – | Glenwood Springs | – | – | ≈ 4.4 mi |
| Bair Ranch Rest Area | – | 128 | Glenwood Springs | – | 6 | ≈ 3.8 mi |
| Dotsero Truck Parking | – | 133 | Dotsero | – | 48 | 5 mi |
| CDOT Rest Area: Edwards | – | – | Edwards | – | – | ≈ 27 mi |
| Edwards Rest Area | WB | 163 | Avon | – | 11 | ≈ 2.7 mi |
| Vail Pass Rest Area | – | 190 | Summit County | Yes | 6 | 27 mi |
| Arriba Rest Area | – | 383 | Arriba | Yes | 9 | 193 mi |
| Burlington Rest Area | WB | 437 | Burlington | Yes | 12 | 54 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 westbound
Heading west, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Burlington Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Burlington Rest Area · mile 437
- Arriba Rest Area · mile 383 · direction not confirmed
- Vail Pass Rest Area · mile 190 · direction not confirmed
- Edwards Rest Area · mile 163
- CDOT Rest Area: Edwards · direction not confirmed
- Dotsero Truck Parking · mile 133 · direction not confirmed
- Bair Ranch Rest Area · mile 128 · direction not confirmed
- CDOT Rest Area: Hanging Lake · direction not confirmed
- Grizzly Creek Rest Area · mile 121 · direction not confirmed
- I-70 Rest Area near Glenwood Springs · direction not confirmed
- New Castle Parking Area · mile 108 · direction not confirmed
- Rifle Rest Area · mile 90 · direction not confirmed
- I-70 Rest Area near Parachute · direction not confirmed
- Fruita Welcome Center · mile 19 · 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-70 beyond Colorado
Westbound, I-70 continues in Utah. Eastbound, it continues in Kansas. All I-70 rest stops · All rest areas in Colorado
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-70 in Colorado?
15 rest stops in our list: 13 reachable eastbound and 14 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-70 in Colorado?
About 193 miles, between Vail Pass Rest Area near Summit County and Arriba Rest Area near Arriba.
Is there a welcome center on I-70 in Colorado?
Yes: Fruita Welcome Center.
Which I-70 rest stops in Colorado have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 5 of the 15 stops, for example Rifle Rest Area, No Name Rest Area and Vail Pass Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-70 rest stops in Colorado?
We found no statewide hour limit in Colorado. Follow the signs posted at each site.