Forrest City Rest Area Westbound – I-40

On I-40 westbound near Forrest City in St. Francis County, Arkansas, Forrest City Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 30 spaces. The next westbound stop is White River Rest Area, about 44 miles further along I-40.

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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 (Westbound)

Previous: West Memphis Truck Parking (B) ≈ 31 mi along I-40Next: White River Rest Area ≈ 44 mi along I-40

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking30Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading west on I-40 near Forrest City, Arkansas, can take a break at the Forrest City Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Arkansas Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

This is the westbound facility on I-40, near Forrest City in St. Francis County. It is listed near mile marker 242.6.

The next westbound stop is White River Rest Area, about 44 miles further along I-40.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 30 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.038520, -90.759242. 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 Westbound?

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

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 30 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.

What is the next stop on I-40?

White River Rest Area, about 44 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.