Rest Stops NearbyI-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) rest stops in Colorado
I-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) has 4 rest stops in Colorado in our directory. Plan ahead between Wiggins Rest Area and Sterling Rest Area: that gap is 59 miles. Truck drivers find 55 spaces across these stops.
Eastbound: Wiggins Rest Area to CDOT Rest Area: Julesburg
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiggins Rest Area | – | 66 | Wiggins | – | 30 | – |
| Sterling Rest Area | – | 125 | Sterling | – | 25 | 59 mi |
| I-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) Rest Area near Julesburg | – | – | Julesburg | – | – | ≈ 46 mi |
| CDOT Rest Area: Julesburg | – | – | Julesburg | Yes | – | ≈ 17 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
Going the other way, the first stop is CDOT Rest Area: Julesburg and the last is Wiggins Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- CDOT Rest Area: Julesburg · direction not confirmed
- I-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) Rest Area near Julesburg · direction not confirmed
- Sterling Rest Area · mile 125 · direction not confirmed
- Wiggins Rest Area · mile 66 · 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-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) beyond Colorado
Eastbound, it continues in Nebraska. All I-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) rest stops · All rest areas in Colorado
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) in Colorado?
4 rest stops in our list: 4 reachable eastbound and 4 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) in Colorado?
About 59 miles, between Wiggins Rest Area near Wiggins and Sterling Rest Area near Sterling.
Which I-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) rest stops in Colorado have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 4 stops, for example CDOT Rest Area: Julesburg. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-76 (Colorado–Nebraska) rest stops in Colorado?
We found no statewide hour limit in Colorado. Follow the signs posted at each site.