Bliss E Rest Area Eastbound – I-84
On I-84 eastbound near Mellon Valley in Gooding County, Idaho, Bliss E Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 47 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Cotterell E Rest Area, about 96 miles further along I-84.
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
Drivers heading east on I-84 near Mellon Valley, Idaho, can take a break at the Bliss E Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Idaho Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-84 near Mellon Valley in Gooding County. It is listed near mile marker 133.
Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Bliss W Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
Further along I-84, Cotterell E Rest Area follows after roughly 96 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 47 truck parking spaces.
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Family restroom
- Accessible facilities
- Picnic tables
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
How long can you stay?
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 at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: IDAPA 39.03.50 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 42.938878, -115.073281. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-84 Eastbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 84 near Mellon Valley. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 47 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.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
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.
What is the next stop on I-84?
Cotterell E Rest Area, about 96 miles further along I-84 by the official mile markers.