Parks Rest Area Westbound – I-40
Looking for a break on I-40 westbound near Parks, Arizona? Parks Rest Area is along the way. The next westbound stop is Haviland Rest Area – Westbound, 162 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-40 Westbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 162 miles westbound on I-40. Plan a break here if you need one.
Haviland Rest Area – Westbound162 mi ahead by the mile markers · Arizona · Mile marker 23Previous westbound stop: Meteor Crater Rest Area – Westbound · 50 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 westbound 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
You reach it from the westbound lanes of I-40, near Parks. The recorded position is around mile marker 185. Driving westbound, the rest area comes after exit 185 and before exit 178. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
The eastbound lanes have their own facility, Parks Rest Area – Eastbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Further along I-40, Haviland Rest Area – Westbound follows after roughly 162 miles.
Parking and amenities
Large trucks and RVs can use this rest area.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
Time limits and overnight parking
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
35.250018, -111.867907
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-40 Westbound?
Yes. The record lists it as the westbound facility on Interstate 40 near Parks. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-40?
Haviland Rest Area – Westbound, about 162 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.