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Bitter Creek rest area
Bitter Creek rest area sits on I-80 near Rock Springs in Sweetwater County (mile 144), eastbound. A federal truck parking survey counted 14 spaces for big rigs here. Mapped amenities include restrooms, accessible restrooms and picnic tables. After this, eastbound drivers reach I-80 Rest Area at Mile 188 44 miles later. Salt Lake City, UT is the closest big city, about 185 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-80 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 144 |
| Location | Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming Directions (41.6426, -108.5319) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 14 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Wyoming Department of Transportation |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-80
Heading eastbound
I-80 Rest Area at Mile 188
44 miles · Rest area near Rawlins
Food and fuel: TW Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis, about 1220 mi
Heading westbound
bitter creak rest area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Rock Springs
Other side of the highway: bitter creak rest area (Westbound).
Sleeping in your car here
How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no Wyoming rule.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bitter Creek rest area?
On I-80 eastbound at mile 144 near Rock Springs in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Bitter Creek rest area serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-80. Traffic the other way uses bitter creak rest area.
Does Bitter Creek rest area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here, including accessible ones. The site is listed as open 24/7.
How far is the next rest stop after Bitter Creek rest area?
Eastbound: I-80 Rest Area at Mile 188, 44 miles. Westbound: bitter creak rest area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Bitter Creek rest area?
How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no Wyoming rule.
Is there truck parking at Bitter Creek rest area?
Yes. The federal survey counted 14 spaces for trucks.
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