Coldwater E Rest Area Eastbound – I-86
Coldwater E is a rest area on I-86 eastbound near Heglar in Power County, Idaho. Reported truck parking: 23 spaces.
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
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 86 eastbound near Heglar, the Coldwater E Rest Area gives travelers in Idaho a place to stop. Its current operating status has not been verified. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Idaho Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-86, near Heglar in Power County. The recorded position is around mile marker 19.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 23 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Parking rules
Idaho allows up to 10 consecutive hours at interstate rest areas and 16 hours at rest areas on other state highways. Camping is prohibited. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: IDAPA 39.03.50 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 42.613544, -113.147807. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-86 is this rest area on?
It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 86 near Heglar.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 23 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
How long can I park here?
Idaho allows up to 10 consecutive hours at interstate rest areas and 16 hours at rest areas on other state highways. Camping is prohibited. Posted signs on site apply.