Osceola Rest Area Northbound – I-35

Osceola Rest Area is a rest area on I-35 northbound near Osceola in Clarke County, Iowa. Reported truck parking: 11 spaces, plus 35 car spaces. The next northbound stop is Elkhart Rest Area, about 66 miles further along I-35.

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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)

Previous: Lamoni Welcome Center ≈ 26 mi along I-35Next: Elkhart Rest Area ≈ 66 mi along I-35

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-35.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking35Reported spaces
Truck parking11Reported spaces

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

Facilities and amenities

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

Not available: Family restroom, RV dump station.

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 35 northbound near Osceola, the Osceola Rest Area gives travelers in Iowa a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Iowa Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-35, near Osceola in Clarke County. The recorded position is around mile marker 33.

Heading the other way? Use Osceola Rest Area (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

If you would rather drive on, Elkhart Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 66 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

There are 35 car spaces and 11 truck spaces according to Iowa DOT.

Listed amenities include:

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

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

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.013641, -93.794540. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-35 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 35 near Osceola. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

Iowa DOT lists 11 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.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

Is there a pet area?

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

What is the next stop on I-35?

Elkhart Rest Area, about 66 miles further along I-35 by the official mile markers.