Northwood Welcome Center – I-35

I-35 travelers near Northwood in Worth County, Iowa, can pull in at Northwood Welcome Center. It is listed as accessible from both directions of travel. Reported truck parking: 34 spaces, plus 95 car spaces.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Next rest stops on I-35

Driving northboundAlbert Lea Travel Information Center – Northboundabout 5 mi ahead (straight line) · Minnesota · Mile marker 1Driving southboundDows Rest Area55 mi ahead by the mile markers · Iowa · Mile marker 159

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Car parking95Reported spaces
Truck parking34Reported spaces

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

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ RV dump station✓ Wi-Fi

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Northwood Welcome Center is a stop on I-35 near Northwood in Iowa, reachable from both directions. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Iowa Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

The welcome center is accessible from both directions of I-35, near Northwood in Worth County. The recorded position is around mile marker 214.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 95 spaces for cars and 34 for trucks (Iowa DOT).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • RV dump station
  • Wi-Fi

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 43.445338, -93.354097. 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 truck parking available?

Iowa DOT lists 34 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 there a pet area?

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