Forrest City Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

On I-40 eastbound near Forrest City in St. Francis County, Arkansas, Forrest City Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces.

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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 (Eastbound)

Previous: White River Rest Area ≈ 37 mi along I-40

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-40.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking15Reported 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✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-40 near Forrest City, Arkansas, can take a break at the Forrest City Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Arkansas Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-40 near Forrest City in St. Francis County. The recorded position is around mile marker 235.3.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 15 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 34.999400, -90.864800. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-40 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 40 near Forrest City.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 15 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.