Smokey Point Rest Area | Informal Campsite

September 1st, 2023 by copperthevan

Pretty busy rest area, I tried to look for signage as people here are reporting it’s closed or strict time policy but didn’t find anything. We stayed the night here with no issues.

August 13th, 2023 by theroadthroughmyeyes

Take far-left option to get to dump station.

June 14th, 2023 by bbbrs

southbound is open Stayed the night dump station is open and potable water is on

June 10th, 2023 by katinoregon

Do Not plan to sleep for the night, or even daytime. This place is being closely monitored by state police. I was just informed by an officer they are actively clearing out vehicles several times a day. I just rolled in and he was knocking on all windows and evicting anyone that appeared to be setting up to sleep for more than an hour. “One hour” is all I get for now. Looks like the parking signs are being replaced and will likely reflect the 1-hour time limit. Used to be 8-hours.

April 7th, 2023 by robert.j.pettigrew

This reststop still CLOSED April 7, 2023.

Pilot in Arlington just north is a great alternative.

March 4th, 2023 by bumpycroc

The rest area is closed to RVs because there was an influx of people living in RVs using the rest area as a permanent camp site and trashing the place. The greater Seattle area has a persistent homelessness problem and I suspect this will cause this location to be closed for a long while.

January 15th, 2023 by artsy.kat26

Stayed here exactly 8 hours as there are signs up stating you will get towed if staying any longer, watched a truck get towed so wouldn’t risk it, but otherwise clean(ish) washrooms, running water and pet area, fairly safe place

March 31st, 2022 by soooozie

Update, this rest is open; however they have posted different time limits in various areas so be aware of where you park. our assumption is that where there is no time limit signage we can spend the night. If that turns out not to be the case, I will update my notice.

January 12th, 2022 by Dave

Signs on the I-5 leading up to the rest stop say it’s closed and the entrance is blocked. I don’t know if this is temporary or permanent so you might want to plan an alternative just in case…

October 5th, 2021 by andrewfriedgen

standard rest stop. not too loud. vending machines outside restroom.

October 5th, 2021 by andrewfriedgen

standard rest stop. vending machines outside the bathroom.

July 10th, 2021 by rickihoffman537

Stayed here with plenty of other trucks and campers. Go to the commercial vehicle side for 11 hour parking.

October 26th, 2020 by mattdavidson530

Typical rest stop. Good safe spot get some sleep.
Plenty of other overlanders of all kinds. Bathrooms were decent.

September 12th, 2019 by melanie.m.schweiger

Stayed here with 3 other campers. Arrived at about 10pm on a Thursday and there was still plenty of room.

August 24th, 2019 by Instagram.com

Rest Area next to Highway.
You can hear the cars but not loud.
Toiletts are here and other RV's.
big rig friendly. pet friendly - there is a pet area.

August 23rd, 2019 by convosviajo

Rest area with bathrooms Dump Station Drinking water. Spacious parking lot with shadow