Rest Stops NearbyI-8 rest stops in Arizona
I-8 has 5 rest stops in Arizona in our directory (3 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). The longest stretch without a stop is about 74 miles, between Sentinel Rest Area and Maricopa-Stanfield Rest Area. Together they have 45 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Mohawk Rest Area to Maricopa-Stanfield Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Rest Area | EB | 55 | Owl | Yes | 10 | – |
| Mohawk Rest Area | WB | 55 | Owl | Yes | 11 | < 1 mi |
| Sentinel Rest Area | EB | 84 | Sentinel | Yes | 12 | 29 mi |
| Sentinel Rest Area | WB | 84 | Sentinel | Yes | 12 | < 1 mi |
| Maricopa-Stanfield Rest Area | – | – | Maricopa | No | – | ≈ 74 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
Westbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Maricopa-Stanfield Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Maricopa-Stanfield Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Sentinel Rest Area · mile 84
- Mohawk Rest Area · mile 55
Can you sleep at rest stops in Arizona?
No hour limit set · no camping
Camping and campfires are not allowed at Arizona rest areas. ADOT does not publish an hour limit.
Source: ADOT rest area rules, checked October 2026. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice; posted limits win.
I-8 beyond Arizona
Westbound, I-8 continues in California. All I-8 rest stops · All rest areas in Arizona
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-8 in Arizona?
5 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable eastbound and 3 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-8 in Arizona?
About 74 miles, between Sentinel Rest Area near Sentinel and Maricopa-Stanfield Rest Area near Maricopa.
Which I-8 rest stops in Arizona have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 4 of the 5 stops, for example Mohawk Rest Area, Mohawk Rest Area and Sentinel Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-8 rest stops in Arizona?
Camping and campfires are not allowed at Arizona rest areas. ADOT does not publish an hour limit. (ADOT rest area rules)