Alpowa Summit Safety Rest Area Eastbound – US-12
On US-12 eastbound near Pomeroy in Garfield County, Washington, Alpowa Summit Safety Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 4 spaces.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Not available: Drinking water.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading east on US-12 near Pomeroy, Washington, can take a break at the Alpowa Summit Safety Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Washington Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the eastbound side of US-12 near Pomeroy in Garfield County. The recorded position is around mile marker 413.25.
Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Alpowa Summit Safety Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 4 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
Listed as not available: drinking water.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Time limits and overnight parking
Washington allows 8 hours in any 24-hour period; commercial vehicles may stay up to one hour beyond their federally required rest period. Camping is prohibited. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: RCW 47.38.020 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 46.436286, -117.424708. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on US-12 Eastbound?
Yes. The WSDOT record identifies it as the eastbound facility on U.S. Route 12 near Pomeroy. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 4 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
Washington allows 8 hours in any 24-hour period; commercial vehicles may stay up to one hour beyond their federally required rest period. Camping is prohibited. Posted signs on site apply.