Needed a break for me and the dog so it was a good on and off stop. The place was very clean and…read morehad vending machines the appeared to be well stocked. I noticed several workers all wearing neon green vest doing various thing on my in and out walk. Also nice facility for the dog and yes we baggie and trash it. A quick stretch and back on the road.

Great family friendly, pet friendly, clean rest stop. Lots of grass and trees with picnic tables…read moreand a jungle gym for kids.

Pretty clean for a rest area. Not that new, you can tell that building has wear and tear. But you…read morecan also tell that it was a beautiful structure when it was new.

Clean restrooms, truck parking. Landscaping really nice…read more Lots of wildflowers. Clean lot, trash cans available.

Good for a quick stop but not nice with kids. Lots of cigarette smokers around and some cigarettes…read moreon the ground too. Sidewalks are a bit dirty and the parking lot is very loud with all the loud trucks. Restrooms OK but I would recommend another stop if you can!

Men's Restroom smelled like a Gas Station restroom. Was not clean. Yet employee was in the break…read moreroom on cell phone.

A very nice and clean rest area that is easy to access…read more While traveling, we decided to stop at the Coalfield Rest Area for a break and found it to be a very nice place to stop. It was easy to get off the interstate and equally easy to get back on when we were ready to continue our trip. The parking is laid out well, with the truck parking located closer to the interstate and farther away from the building, while the car parking is located much closer to the rest area building. This makes it easy to park and get inside without having to walk through the truck parking area. The building itself is a nice-looking red brick structure with a metal roof and several large concrete planters in front. Once inside, I was impressed with how clean and well maintained everything was. The building has terrazzo floors that give it a very nice appearance, along with some limited seating, vending machines, and the restrooms you would expect to find at a highway rest area. Everything we saw was clean and in good condition during our visit. There was plenty of parking available, and the separation between the cars and trucks made the entire area seem well organized. Overall, this was a very nice, clean, and functional rest area that provided exactly what we needed for a break during our travels. If you are traveling through the area and need a place to use the restroom, stretch your legs, or just take a short break from driving, I would definitely recommend the Coalfield Rest Area to my fellow travelers. Enjoy!

Nice, convenient rest stop. Vending machines were functional and stocked. I liked the computer…read morescreen with the weather radar on it - that's pretty handy. Bathrooms could have been cleaner, but overall it was decent.

It's the worst rest area I've ever visited and I've been to dozens and dozens and dozens of rest…read moreareas. I have stopped here multiple times just because my kids need to potty. There is a sign in the men's rest room that literally tells people not to wash their feet or wash dishes in the sink. Oh yeah, the sign says don't shave, either. (See pic.) Just weird. And that sign has been up 2-3 years. If you need signs like that, then you probably also need 24/7 security. There is a water fountain at the rest area but it is IN THE REST ROOM RIGHT BESIDE THAT SIGN. If you can, drive to a different rest stop.

This is a passable place to use the restroom on your route to your destination. There are plenty of…read morepicnic tables for you to use and plenty of green areas for the dogs to relieve themselves for a potty break. There is also a vending machine area where you can buy snacks and drinks!

Great little rest stop! Plenty of parking!…read more There's a beautiful view and dog walking trails! The inside was very clean and the security guard was extremely friendly!

Named after the lake that was named after the nearby city, the Rend Lake Rest Area was our first…read morestop to switch drivers after my wife and I had left Edwardsville to head towards Metropolis. It is open 24 hours, with the welcome center being manned from 8 - 4 (though it wasn't when we stopped in). There was plenty of parking with clean bathrooms, and a filtered water filling station.

Very small facility with clean restrooms and vending machines but very limited truck parking. This…read morerest area has plenty of picnic tables with shade roofs over each table plus walking area for the dogs.

Everything was nice and clean nice outdoor eating areas with…read morea small playground for kids

It's kind of a bummer that I was here in the early afternoon and only able to enjoy this rest area…read morefor a nap. It would be a perfect overnight stop because of so many reasons. When you're a #vanlifer, these are the things you notice. First, the car parking is well away from the trucks and that means that you don't have to listen to idling engines all night. And the car area was away from the highway so you're not hearing as much road noise all night. And the parking lot was level which is a big deal when you're trying to get a good sleep. Yes, there's plenty inside for vending machines and information on Illinois attractions. And a clean restroom. [Review 1051 of 2026 - 230 in Illinois - 26230 overall]

The rest area attendant was really sweet and the restrooms were clean but they smelled terrible! I…read morecould smell the restrooms as soon as we entered the building. The attendant had travel bags with tons of travel magazines focused on Illinois and the surrounding states. We grabbed one to use in making our future travel plans!

This stop worked well, but pretty average. This is my second visit. Cars park nearby the restroom…read morestructure. There is some green space and some picnic tables, but no shelter. Vending is minimal and coffee was out of order. Restrooms were clean and supplied. I did not witness staff around as I typically do. 3.5 rounding down. Things overall seem warm down.

Welcome to Illinois. Since I was driving from "civilized" states, I stopped here to unholster my…read moreconcealed firearm (legal in 35 states including Indiana) and secure it in the vault that I have bolted to the floor. Because Illinois and how's that working out? Anyway, it's a nice rest area with a fantastic 90 degree turn at the entrance that really slows down the traffic. The restroom was clean and well lit. The parking area was clean and level. If I was here in the evening, I would definitely consider staying here as I didn't see any signs limiting how long parking is permitted. [Review 571 of 2024 - 188 in Illinois - 21602 overall]

Smaller rest area with less trees and shade but does have most of the amenities you need for a rest…read morearea. They had clear signs for the dog relief areas and the bathrooms were for humans were clean and stocked. Our dog enjoyed the walks and the opportunity to stretch her legs. There are a couple vending machines selling Pepsi products and some snacks. It's definitely a decent spot for a stop during your travels.

Stopped here as part of my long journey to Florida. It's your normal rest stop. It's a quiet place,…read morenot too many people here. Average bathrooms, decent items at vending machines for the price they're selling it at. It's got plenty of outdoor stuff to do and even a play area for children.