Arkansas Rest Areas & Rest Stops

We list 25 Arkansas rest areas and welcome centers with clear amenity indicators and an interactive map. Click any marker on the map to view the location’s name, mile marker, route, facility type, and a direction link. Use the map to find the closest rest area along major routes, including I-30, I-40, I-55, US-49, US-63, US-65, US-67, US-70, US-71, US-167, and US-412.

25
Total rest areas
15
Open 24 hours
12
Pet friendly
6
RV dump

About Arkansas Rest Areas

This page covers Arkansas interstate rest areas, turnpike and highway welcome centers and other travel stops across the state. Each listing shows which services are available (restroom, vending, showers, RV dump, truck parking, picnic area, Wi-Fi, accessibility, etc.). We update details regularly, but conditions sometimes change – always confirm hours and services directly with the facility before relying on a single stop. Official state resources list rest areas and welcome centers and provide closure/maintenance alerts for travelers.

Arkansas Rest Areas Location Map

Table of Contents

Interstate I-30 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR I30 Social Hill Rest Area - E/W Bidirectional

AR I-30 Social Hill Rest Area (MM 93) offers bidirectional access on Interstate 30, with separate truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I30 Gurdon Rest Area - Eastbound

AR I-30 Gurdon Rest Area (Eastbound) at Mile Marker 56 offers separate truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables. Easily accessible from Arkansas Interstate 30 Eastbound.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I30 Texarkana Welcome Center - Eastbound

AR I-30 Texarkana Welcome Center (MM 7, Eastbound) offers restrooms, water, picnic tables, and separate truck and passenger parking. Accessible directly from Interstate 30.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Showers
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

Interstate I-40 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR I40 West Memphis Welcome Center - Westbound MM 278

AR I-40 West Memphis Welcome Center (MM 278) is a westbound Arkansas rest area near Exit 279A, offering separate truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I40 Forrest City Rest Area - Westbound

Located at Mile Marker 242 on I-40 Westbound in Forrest City, this Arkansas Rest Area offers separate truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I40 White River Rest Area - Westbound

AR I-40 White River Rest Area (Westbound) — Located at Mile Marker 199 on Interstate 40 in Arkansas. Offers westbound access with separate truck and passenger parking and clean restrooms.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I40 Big Piney Rest Area - Westbound

Located at Mile Marker 72 on I-40 Westbound in Arkansas, the Big Piney Rest Area offers separate truck and passenger parking and clean restrooms, providing a convenient stop for travelers.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I40 Forrest City Rest Area - Eastbound

AR I-40 Forrest City Rest Area (MM 235, Eastbound) offers separate truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables. Easily accessible from Interstate 40 in Arkansas.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

AR I40 Ozark Rest Area - Westbound

AR I-40 Ozark Rest Area (Westbound) near Mile Marker 36 offers separate truck and passenger parking, restrooms, and picnic tables. Easily accessible from Interstate 40 Westbound in Arkansas.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I40 White River Rest Area - Eastbound

AR I-40 White River Rest Area (Eastbound), at Mile Marker 199, offers easy eastbound access on Interstate 40. Facilities include separate truck and passenger parking and clean restrooms.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I40 Big Piney Rest Area - Eastbound

AAR I-40 Big Piney Rest Area (Eastbound, Mile 67) – Accessible rest area with wheelchair-friendly parking, entrance, and restrooms. Offers clean facilities, vending machines, picnic spots, and free on-site parking—ideal for stretching and short walks.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I40 Ozark Rest Area - Eastbound

AAR I-40 Ozark Rest Area (Eastbound) at Mile Marker 36 offers separate truck and passenger parking, clean restrooms, and easy eastbound access on Arkansas Interstate 40.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR I40 Van Buren Welcome Center - Eastbound

AR I-40 Van Buren Welcome Center (Eastbound) at Mile Marker 2 offers restrooms, water, picnic tables, and separate parking for trucks and passenger vehicles. Easily accessible from Interstate 40 Eastbound in Arkansas.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

Interstate I-55 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR I55 Blytheville Welcome Center - Southbound

AR I-55 Blytheville Welcome Center (Southbound) — Located at Mile Marker 68 on Interstate 55 in Arkansas. Offers a Welcome Center, restrooms, water, picnic tables, and separate parking for trucks and passenger vehicles.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-49 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR US49 Helena Welcome Center - Northbound

Located at Mile Marker 28 on US-49, this Welcome Center offers passenger vehicle parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables. Northbound access only.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-63 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR US63 Imboden-Black Rock Rest Area - N/S Bidirectional MM 12

Located at Mile Marker 12 on US Route 63, the Imboden–Black Rock Rest Area offers bidirectional access with passenger vehicle parking, restrooms, and picnic tables. Also known as the US 63 Welcome Center.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-65 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR US65 Harrison Welcome Center - N/S Bidirectional

AR US65 Harrison Welcome Center at Mile Marker 16 offers bidirectional access on US Route 65. Amenities include passenger vehicle parking, restrooms, and picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-67 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR US67 Corning Welcome Center - N/S Bidirectional

AR US-67 Corning Welcome Center at Mile Marker 17 offers bidirectional access, restrooms, and parking for both trucks and passenger vehicles.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-70 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR US70 Lonsdale Rest Area - E/W Bidirectional MM 8

AR US70 Lonsdale Rest Area (MM 8) offers bidirectional access on US Route 70. Located at mile marker 8, it provides passenger vehicle parking and restrooms for travelers.
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

AR US70 Glenwood Rest Area - E/W Bidirectional

AR US70 Glenwood Rest Area at Mile Marker 11 offers bidirectional access on US Route 70. Facilities include passenger vehicle parking and restrooms.
  • Restroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-71 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR US71 Red River Welcome Center - Northbound

Located at Mile Marker 8 on US Route 71, this northbound Arkansas Welcome Center offers restrooms, truck and passenger vehicle parking, and visitor information.
  • Restroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR US71 Elm Park Rest Area - Bidirectional

AR US71 Elm Park Rest Area – Bidirectional access on US Route 71. Offers passenger vehicle parking and restrooms for travelers in both directions.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-167 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR US167 El Dorado Welcome Center - N/S Bidirectional

Bidirectional rest area on US Route 167 with easy North/South access. Offers Welcome Center services, restrooms, and parking for both trucks and passenger vehicles.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

AR US167 El Dorado Welcome Center - N/S Bidirectional

AR US167 El Dorado Welcome Center offers bidirectional access on US Route 167. It provides a welcome center, restrooms, and both truck and passenger vehicle parking for travelers.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-412 Arkansas Rest Areas

AR US412 Siloam Springs Welcome Center - Bidirectional

Bidirectional rest area on US Route 412 in Arkansas, offering easy access for both directions. Facilities include passenger vehicle parking and restrooms.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

Safety Tips for Using Arkansas Rest Areas

  • Prefer well-lit lots and larger plazas for overnight stays.

  • Park near other vehicles and under lights; avoid isolated spots late at night.

  • Lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight.

  • Use official welcome centers or staffed plazas if you need assistance.

  • For truckers, verify truck-parking rules and posted signage before overnight parking.

  • If you see maintenance notices or closures on the Arkansas DOT traveler page, choose an alternate stop.

Travel Tips for Arkansas Drivers & Visitors

  • Plan breaks around major corridors: I-30, I-40, I-55 and key US routes like US-49, US-65 and US-167.

  • If you need RV services, check the RV dump and water indicators before exiting.

  • Truck drivers: use mile markers and exit numbers from the map for better scheduling and HOS planning.

  • Bring small change or a card; some vending or private services may require payment.

  • For long trips, bookmark several stops along your route so you can pick the best option if one is closed.

FAQ

This page lists 25 Arkansas rest areas and welcome centers; facility counts can vary, so always verify details on the listing or with the operator.

Click any map marker to see the stop’s name, mile marker, route, facility type, and a link for driving directions.

Yes - each listing shows amenity indicators for truck parking, RV dump, showers, restrooms, and other services so you can choose the right stop.

Some welcome centers operate 24/7 while others have limited hours; check the listing or contact the facility before you travel.

We update listings regularly and reference DOT and state traveler pages, but conditions change-confirm by phone or the facility website before relying on a single stop.

Use the interactive map and zoom to your route - the map shows nearby rest stops and welcome centers so you can find the next rest area near you.

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