Ryegrass Safety Rest Area Eastbound – I-90

On I-90 eastbound near Ellensburg in Kittitas County, Washington, Ryegrass Safety Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Winchester Wasteway Safety Rest Area, about 35 miles further along I-90.

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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 (Eastbound)

Previous: Indian John Hill Safety Rest Area ≈ 37 mi along I-90Next: Winchester Wasteway Safety Rest Area ≈ 35 mi along I-90

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-90.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking12Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-90 near Ellensburg, Washington, can take a break at the Ryegrass Safety Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Washington Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

This is the eastbound facility on I-90, near Ellensburg in Kittitas County. It is listed near mile marker 125.82.

Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Ryegrass Safety Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

Further along I-90, Winchester Wasteway Safety Rest Area follows after roughly 35 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

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

How long can you stay?

Washington allows 8 hours in any 24-hour period; commercial vehicles may stay up to one hour beyond their federally required rest period. Camping is prohibited. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: RCW 47.38.020 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 46.941513, -120.203503. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-90 Eastbound?

Yes. The WSDOT record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 90 near Ellensburg. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

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

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

Washington allows 8 hours in any 24-hour period; commercial vehicles may stay up to one hour beyond their federally required rest period. Camping is prohibited. Posted signs on site apply.

What is the next stop on I-90?

Winchester Wasteway Safety Rest Area, about 35 miles further along I-90 by the official mile markers.