Pacific Junction Rest Area Northbound – I-29

Looking for a break on I-29 northbound near Pacific Junction, Iowa? Pacific Junction Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces, plus 26 car spaces. The next northbound stop is Missouri Valley Rest Area, about 41 miles further along I-29.

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

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Next: Missouri Valley Rest Area ≈ 41 mi along I-29

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-29.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking26Reported spaces
Truck parking15Reported spaces

Reported capacity from Iowa DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ Wi-Fi

Not available: Family restroom, RV dump station.

Unknown (not documented in the sources): EV charging, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Pacific Junction Rest Area serves northbound traffic on Interstate 29 near Pacific Junction, Iowa. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Iowa Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-29, near Pacific Junction. The recorded position is around mile marker 38.

Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Pacific Junction Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

If you would rather drive on, Missouri Valley Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 41 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

There are 26 car spaces and 15 truck spaces according to Iowa DOT.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • Wi-Fi

Listed as not available: family restroom, RV dump station.

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.079968, -95.825478. 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-29 Northbound?

Yes. The Iowa DOT record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 29 near Pacific Junction. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

Iowa DOT lists 15 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Can I walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

What is the next stop on I-29?

Missouri Valley Rest Area, about 41 miles further along I-29 by the official mile markers.