Bliss W Rest Area Westbound – I-84
Looking for a break on I-84 westbound near Mellon Valley in Gooding County, Idaho? Bliss W Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 49 spaces. The next westbound stop is Blacks Creek W Rest Area – Westbound, 71 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-84 Westbound
Blacks Creek W Rest Area – Westbound71 mi ahead by the mile markers · Idaho · Mile marker 62Previous westbound stop: Cotterell W Rest Area – Westbound · 96 mi back by the mile markers
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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Bliss W Rest Area serves westbound traffic on Interstate 84 near Mellon Valley, Idaho. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Idaho Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
This is the westbound facility on I-84, near Mellon Valley in Gooding County. It is listed near mile marker 133.
Heading the other way? Use Bliss E Rest Area – Eastbound (eastbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Further along I-84, Blacks Creek W Rest Area – Westbound follows after roughly 71 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 49 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Family restroom
- Accessible facilities
- Picnic tables
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
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: 42.940512, -115.074126. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-84 Westbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 84 near Mellon Valley. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 49 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.
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.
Where is the next rest stop?
Blacks Creek W Rest Area – Westbound, about 71 miles further along I-84 by the official mile markers.