Bow Hill Safety Rest Area Southbound – I-5

Looking for a break on I-5 southbound near Bow in Skagit County, Washington? Bow Hill Safety Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 11 spaces. The next southbound stop is Smokey Point Safety Rest Area – Southbound, 28 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Next rest stop on I-5 Southbound

Smokey Point Safety Rest Area – Southbound28 mi ahead by the mile markers · Washington · Mile marker 207.3

Previous southbound stop: Custer Safety Rest Area – Southbound · 34 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

Open directions

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking11Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables

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

The Bow Hill Safety Rest Area serves southbound traffic on Interstate 5 near Bow, Washington. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Washington Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-5, near Bow in Skagit County. It is listed near mile marker 235.14.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Bow Hill Safety Rest Area – Northbound, on the other side of the highway.

Further along I-5, Smokey Point Safety Rest Area – Southbound follows after roughly 28 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

How long can you stay?

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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: RCW 47.38.020 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 48.584675, -122.346548. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-5 Southbound?

Yes. The WSDOT record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 5 near Bow. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both 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.

What is the next stop on I-5?

Smokey Point Safety Rest Area – Southbound, about 28 miles further along I-5 by the official mile markers.