Underwood Rest Area Westbound – I-80

Underwood Rest Area is a rest area on I-80 westbound near Underwood in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Reported truck parking: 16 spaces, plus 26 car spaces.

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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)

Previous: Adair Rest Area ≈ 61 mi along I-80

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-80.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking26Reported 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

On Interstate 80 westbound near Underwood, the Underwood Rest Area gives travelers in Iowa a place to stop. 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 westbound side of I-80 near Underwood in Pottawattamie County. The recorded position is around mile marker 19.

Do not confuse it with the separate eastbound facility, Underwood Welcome Center, on the other side of the highway.

Parking and amenities

Iowa DOT lists 26 automobile parking spaces and 16 truck parking spaces for this direction.

Facilities reported for this location:

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

Listed as not available: family restroom.

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.403954, -95.658959. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-80 is this rest area on?

It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 80 near Underwood. The eastbound 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.