I-70 rest stops in Utah
I-70 has 15 rest stops in Utah in our directory (11 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). The biggest gap, 40 miles, lies between Thompson Rest Area and Harely Dome Rest Area. Together they have 98 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Ivie Creek Rest Area to Harely Dome Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivie Creek Rest Area | Both | 86 | Freemont Jct | Yes | 10 | – |
| Salt Wash Rest Area | EB | 104 | Ferron | – | 10 | 18 mi |
| Salt Wash Rest Area | WB | 104 | Ferron | – | 6 | < 1 mi |
| Devils Canyon Rest Area | EB | 115 | Ferron | – | 5 | 11 mi |
| Eagle Canyon Rest Area | Both | 116 | Ferron | – | 5 | 1 mi |
| Ghost Rock Rest Area | WB | 122 | Ferron | – | 8 | 6 mi |
| Ghost Rock Rest Area | EB | 122 | Ferron | – | 12 | < 1 mi |
| Brake Test Rest Area | – | – | Castle Dale | – | – | ≈ 17 mi |
| Black Dragon Rest Area | WB | 142 | Huntington | – | 2 | ≈ 4.3 mi |
| Spotted Wolf Rest Area | EB | 142 | Huntington | – | 4 | < 1 mi |
| Spotted Wolf Canyon View Area Rest Area | – | – | Huntington | – | – | < 1 mi |
| Reef Rest Area | WB | 146 | Huntington | – | 10 | ≈ 2.7 mi |
| Crescent Jct Rest Area | EB | 181 | Crescent Jct | Yes | 10 | 35 mi |
| Thompson Rest Area | WB | 189 | Thompson | Yes | 9 | 8 mi |
| Harely Dome Rest Area | WB | 229 | Moab | – | 7 | 40 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 Harely Dome Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Harely Dome Rest Area · mile 229
- Thompson Rest Area · mile 189
- Reef Rest Area · mile 146
- Spotted Wolf Canyon View Area Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Black Dragon Rest Area · mile 142
- Brake Test Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Ghost Rock Rest Area · mile 122
- Eagle Canyon Rest Area · mile 116
- Salt Wash Rest Area · mile 104
- Ivie Creek Rest Area · mile 86
Can you sleep at rest stops in Utah?
Neither Utah law nor the state DOT website sets an hour limit for rest areas, as far as we found. Each rest area may post its own time limit. Tents and grills are not welcome at highway rest areas.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: Utah rest areas (state DOT)
I-70 beyond Utah
Eastbound, it continues in Colorado. All I-70 rest stops · All rest areas in Utah
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-70 in Utah?
15 rest stops in our list: 9 reachable eastbound and 10 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-70 in Utah?
About 40 miles, between Thompson Rest Area near Thompson and Harely Dome Rest Area near Moab.
Which I-70 rest stops in Utah have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 3 of the 15 stops, for example Ivie Creek Rest Area, Crescent Jct Rest Area and Thompson Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-70 rest stops in Utah?
We found no statewide hour limit in Utah. Follow the signs posted at each site.