Osceola Rest Area Southbound – I-35

On I-35 southbound near Osceola in Clarke County, Iowa, Osceola Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 11 spaces, plus 37 car spaces. The next southbound stop is Lamoni Welcome Center, about 26 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 (Southbound)

Previous: Elkhart Rest Area ≈ 67 mi along I-35Next: Lamoni Welcome Center ≈ 26 mi along I-35

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

Reported parking capacity

Car parking37Reported 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

Drivers heading south on I-35 near Osceola, Iowa, can take a break at the Osceola Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Iowa Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-35 near Osceola in Clarke County. It is listed near mile marker 33.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Osceola Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

The next southbound stop is Lamoni Welcome Center, about 26 miles further along I-35.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 37 spaces for cars and 11 for trucks (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.

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

Opening hours

The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.014002, -93.797306. 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-35 Southbound?

Yes. The Iowa DOT record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 35 near Osceola. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

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.

Can I stop here at night?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check 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-35?

Lamoni Welcome Center, about 26 miles further along I-35 by the official mile markers.