Sentinel Rest Area Westbound – I-8
On I-8 westbound near Sentinel in Maricopa County, Arizona, Sentinel Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces, plus 42 car spaces. The next westbound stop is Mohawk Rest Area, about 29 miles further along I-8.
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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading west on I-8 near Sentinel, Arizona, can take a break at the Sentinel Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Arizona Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the westbound lanes of I-8, near Sentinel in Maricopa County. The recorded position is around mile marker 84.
The eastbound lanes have their own facility, Sentinel Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
The next westbound stop is Mohawk Rest Area, about 29 miles further along I-8.
Parking and amenities
Reported capacity: 42 spaces for cars and 12 for trucks (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Accessible facilities
- Drinking water
- Vending machines
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 32.854700, -113.252600. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-8 Westbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 8 near Sentinel. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 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.
Where is the next rest stop?
Mohawk Rest Area, about 29 miles further along I-8 by the official mile markers.