Meteor Crater Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

Meteor Crater Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 eastbound near Moqui in Coconino County, Arizona. Reported truck parking: 33 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.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Eastbound)

Previous: Haviland Rest Area ≈ 212 mi along I-40

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-40.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking33Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 40 eastbound near Moqui, the Meteor Crater Rest Area gives travelers in Arizona a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Arizona Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-40 near Moqui in Coconino County. It is listed near mile marker 235.

The westbound lanes have their own facility, Meteor Crater Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 33 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.105400, -111.004600. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Moqui. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 33 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.