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Rifle Rest Area
Rifle Rest Area is a rest area on I-70 in Colorado, at mile 90 near Rifle. Truckers get 7 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. Mapped amenities include restrooms. The next stop east is New Castle Parking Area, 18 miles on. Boulder, CO is the closest big city, about 138 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-70 · direction not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 90 |
| Location | Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado Directions (39.5252, -107.7864) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 7 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-70
Heading eastbound
New Castle Parking Area
18 miles · Truck parking near New Castle
Food and fuel: Topeka Service Area, about 1265 mi
Heading westbound
I-70 Rest Area near Parachute
about 17 miles · Rest area near Parachute
Can you sleep here?
How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no Colorado rule.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rifle Rest Area?
On I-70 at mile 90 near Rifle in Garfield County, Colorado. Use the Directions link for navigation.
Does Rifle Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Rifle Rest Area?
Eastbound: New Castle Parking Area, 18 miles. Westbound: I-70 Rest Area near Parachute, about 17 miles.
Can you sleep at Rifle Rest Area?
How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no Colorado rule.
Is there truck parking at Rifle Rest Area?
Yes. The federal survey counted 7 spaces for trucks.
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