Loveland Rest Area Westbound – I-680

Looking for a break on I-680 westbound near Loveland in Pottawattamie County, Iowa? Loveland Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces, plus 50 car spaces. The next westbound stop is Loveland Overlook Rest Area, about 3 miles further along I-680.

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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 (Westbound)

Next: Loveland Overlook Rest Area ≈ 3 mi along I-680

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-680.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking50Reported spaces
Truck parking15Reported spaces

Reported capacity from Iowa DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Public phone✓ Wi-Fi

Not available: Family restroom, Vending machines, RV dump station.

Unknown (not documented in the sources): EV charging, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Loveland Rest Area serves westbound traffic on Interstate 680 near Loveland, Iowa. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Iowa Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the westbound lanes of I-680, near Loveland in Pottawattamie County. The recorded position is around mile marker 18.

The next westbound stop is Loveland Overlook Rest Area, about 3 miles further along I-680.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 50 spaces for cars and 15 for trucks (Iowa DOT).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Public phone
  • Wi-Fi

Listed as not available: family restroom, vending machines, RV dump station.

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.499243, -95.795955. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-680 Westbound?

Yes. The Iowa DOT record identifies it as the westbound facility on Interstate 680 near Loveland.

Is truck parking available?

Iowa DOT lists 15 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

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

Can I walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

What is the next stop on I-680?

Loveland Overlook Rest Area, about 3 miles further along I-680 by the official mile markers.