Rest Stops NearbyUS-40 rest stops in Colorado
Driving US-40 through Colorado, you pass 4 rest stops we know of. Plan ahead between Wolford Reservoir Rest Area and Holly Rest Area: that gap is 291 miles. The FHWA survey counted 22 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: Elk Springs Rest Area to Holly Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Springs Rest Area | – | 37 | Elk Springs | – | 4 | – |
| Hayden Rest Area | WB | 101 | Hayden | – | 6 | 64 mi |
| Wolford Reservoir Rest Area | – | 176 | Grand County | – | 6 | 75 mi |
| Holly Rest Area | – | 467 | Holly | – | 6 | 291 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 Holly Rest Area and the last is Elk Springs Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Holly Rest Area · mile 467 · direction not confirmed
- Wolford Reservoir Rest Area · mile 176 · direction not confirmed
- Hayden Rest Area · mile 101
- Elk Springs Rest Area · mile 37 · 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)
US-40 beyond Colorado
Eastbound, it continues in Kansas. All US-40 rest stops · All rest areas in Colorado
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on US-40 in Colorado?
4 rest stops in our list: 3 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 US-40 in Colorado?
About 291 miles, between Wolford Reservoir Rest Area near Grand County and Holly Rest Area near Holly.
Can you sleep at US-40 rest stops in Colorado?
We found no statewide hour limit in Colorado. Follow the signs posted at each site.