Onawa Rest Area Northbound – I-29
Onawa Rest Area is a rest area on I-29 northbound near Onawa in Monona County, Iowa. Reported truck parking: 16 spaces, plus 25 car spaces. The next northbound stop is Sergeant Bluff Rest Area, about 29 miles further along I-29.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from Iowa DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Not available: Family restroom.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): EV charging, Playground, Visitor information.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 29 northbound near Onawa, the Onawa Rest Area gives travelers in Iowa a place to stop. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the Iowa Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-29 near Onawa in Monona County. The recorded position is around mile marker 110.
Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Onawa Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
If you would rather drive on, Sergeant Bluff Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 29 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Reported capacity: 25 spaces for cars and 16 for trucks (Iowa DOT).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Accessible facilities
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Pet area
- Vending machines
- Public phone
- RV dump station
- Wi-Fi
Listed as not available: family restroom.
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 41.993386, -96.109553. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-29 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 29 near Onawa. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
Iowa DOT lists 16 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.
Is there a pet area?
A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.
Where is the next rest stop?
Sergeant Bluff Rest Area, about 29 miles further along I-29 by the official mile markers.