Story City Rest Area Northbound – I-35

I-35 northbound travelers near Story City in Story County, Iowa, can pull in at Story City Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 16 spaces, plus 27 car spaces. The next northbound stop is Dows Rest Area, about 39 miles further along I-35.

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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 (Northbound)

Previous: Elkhart Rest Area ≈ 21 mi along I-35Next: Dows Rest Area ≈ 39 mi along I-35

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-35.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking27Reported spaces
Truck parking16Reported spaces

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

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ RV dump station✓ Wi-Fi

Not available: Family restroom.

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Story City Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-35 near Story City in Iowa. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Iowa Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-35 near Story City in Story County. It is listed near mile marker 120.

Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Story City Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

Further along I-35, Dows Rest Area follows after roughly 39 miles.

Parking and amenities

There are 27 car spaces and 16 truck spaces according to Iowa DOT.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • RV dump station
  • Wi-Fi

Listed as not available: family restroom.

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 42.128409, -93.553191. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-35 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 35 near Story City. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

Iowa DOT lists 16 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.

Is there a pet area?

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

What is the next stop on I-35?

Dows Rest Area, about 39 miles further along I-35 by the official mile markers.