Parks Rest Area Eastbound – I-40
Looking for a break on I-40 eastbound near Parks, Arizona? Parks Rest Area is along the way. The next eastbound stop is Meteor Crater Rest Area – Eastbound, 50 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-40 Eastbound
Meteor Crater Rest Area – Eastbound50 mi ahead by the mile markers · Arizona · Mile marker 235Previous eastbound stop: Haviland Rest Area – Eastbound · 162 mi back by the mile markers
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsFacilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Parks Rest Area serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Parks, Arizona. Closures are announced by the Arizona Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
This is the eastbound facility on I-40, near Parks. It is listed near mile marker 185. Eastbound, you reach it after exit 178; the next exit after the rest area is exit 185. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Parks Rest Area – Westbound, on the other side of the highway.
The next eastbound stop is Meteor Crater Rest Area – Eastbound, about 50 miles further along I-40.
Parking and amenities
There is room for large trucks and RVs.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
How long can you stay?
Arizona publishes no statewide time limit for rest areas. ADOT's rest area rules prohibit camping and campfires and ask visitors to keep vehicles in the parking area. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: ADOT Rest Area Rules (DOT page; no rule text found) (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
35.246846, -111.875766
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-40 Eastbound?
Yes. The record lists it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 40 near Parks. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-40?
Meteor Crater Rest Area – Eastbound, about 50 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.