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Excellent rest area. Well lit, clean restrooms. Plenty of parking for our truck and RVread more

Clean and well lit in the early evening, this rest area and welcome center was a good stop along…read moreI-40 between Needles and Kingman. Level parking for cars that was next to the truck area. There were no signs prohibiting overnight parking but with another hour of sunlight, I wanted to keep driving a bit longer before being done for the day. Easy to get back onto the highway as it's all quite level here. [Review 21030 overall - 114 in Arizona - 2015 of 2023.]

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Southern Nevada Visitors Center

4.4(16 reviews)

28.9 mi

This rest area is pretty well designed, with a bunch of informational signs about Nevada's geology,…read morehistory, and other facts. There are abundant picnic tables with ample space between them, as well as well -maintained bathrooms. The parking lot has a lot of parking spots, although it wasn't busy when I arrived.

This is one of the best and cleanest rest areas I have seen over my years of road tripping all over…read morethe South West! It offers picnic tables, a dog park, and plenty of good information for travelers. Over the years I have gone through this stretch of the highway alone or with others. On a couple of occasions the family decided to take a break from the road and have a cup of coffee or a bite to eat at one of the picnic tables and every time everyone expressed their pleasant surprise at how clean the facilities were.

Plenty of parking

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John Wilkie Rest Area

4.3(4 reviews)

33.9 mi

On Saturday 03/30/2024, the 15 Freeway northbound heading to Las Vegas was closed for several hours…read moredue to a traffic collision unfortunately. Hence, we had to take a detour and use an alternate route. Highway 40 was one of the routes and my intuition said to take it. It was already late in the evening and it was raining. As much as I would have preferred not to get wet in the rain, I knew we had to stop at least once for a potty break LOL. After an hour plus of driving, we arrived at this rest area. I was surprised it had an official name for it... John Wilkie Rest Area. Anyway, we got lucky as it was sprinkling just a tiny bit at the time. We quickly used the women's restroom and went our merry way. It was clean and well stocked for the most part. There are only 4 stalls. One of them was out of commission so only 3 available for use at the time. From what I saw even in the dark LOL, it's a well kept and maintained rest area with picnic benches covered and uncovered for use... nice!!! Do stop by if you need a rest and/or potty break because it'll be another hour or so before the next rest area. Safe and happy travels!!!

That large Dr. Pepper with free refills you enjoyed in Seligman, AZ has yelled "Margin cal, good…read moresir!" and you've just screamed past the last turnoff before the Colorado River heralds your arrival in California. Squirming in your seat, and hoping the border checkpoint line isn't too long, you suddenly remember the John Wilkie Rest Area, and announce "I'm gonna make it!" to no one in particular. John Wilkie was a CALTRANS superintendent, who advocated for workers with disabilities. Through his vision, people with disabilities were included in work forces, building and supporting infrastructure and roadside rest stops like this one. Mind you, if the whole outfit was a pile of cat litter and a garden spade, that would still be a better option then stopping in Needles, California. Thankfully, this rest stop is well-maintained, clean, and modern. As with most remote places, best to keep your wits about you, particularly under the cover of night. Situational awareness, that sort of thing... But for the most part, this is a lot safer than stopping on the side of the highway, and trying to duck behind a tumble weed or something. So go ahead, get that big chocolatey blizzard at the Ludlow Dairy Queen... You can always stop here; or better yet, they have a really good hospital in Kingman.

Rest area with restrooms

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Truck Parking

Fenner Rest Area

3.3(9 reviews)

33.9 mi

Perfect rest area off 40 east since there isn't anything else for many miles…read more Has about 15 parking spots for tractor trailers and about 20 spots for cars. Mens, women's and even a unisex restroom in the back. 6 patio covered tables with benches. 3 additional out door seating areas Two water fountains fully functional 3 spickets for your dogs to drink out of or to fill up a doggy bowl. Workers were here making sure to stock up on toilet paper and to keep it clean. I noticed a few reviews from years ago mentioning it but No urinals were broken of anything out of order

Safe and Clean rest area found via the 40 east highway. Nice scenic view and large open area to…read morewalk your pets during your trip on the 40 highway . This is a very pet friendly place, just ensure pets are leashed for safety since this area is in the open and near roads. I felt safe from wildlife while walking around the rest area for a quick stretch due to the clean grounds visibility . This stop is maintained daily and has minimal landscaping around. During the day there was plenty of presence of visitors and employees for a weekday. There are multiple stalls (4) in the women restrooms but at my time of arrival 2 were not working, maintenance was repairing those. This rest stop is also a common stop for truck drivers but parking is big enough to keep the area safe and accessible to big rigs and regular vehicles. Plenty of picnic tables to use while you enjoy a quick snack in the desert area and a nice breath of fresh air .

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Kingman Visitor Center

4.3(28 reviews)

39.6 mi

This is one of the biggest and nicest visitor centers you'll visit along your Route 66 journey. We…read moretried to stop in as many as possible as we traveled from Chicago to Santa Monica and this one definitely did not disappoint. It has all the 'stuff' you'd expect (food, souvenirs, restrooms, etc.), but they invested just as much in providing an experience for you to learn more about Kingman and Route 66 overall. We got our Passport stamped and had to keep moving, but the time we spent there was very well spent.

This is a fun visitor center with a little something for everyone. Two wonderful gift shops, a…read moresecond floor free museum, a super neat pay museum (that I would strongly recommend), a dog park, and several photo ops. The gift stores had moderate priced items and a nice selection. The free museum gave a nice history of this Route 66 stop. The gem was definitely the pay museum. We learned so much about the history of the area and the dust bowl. As an added bonus was the electric car display. So much fun! We almost skipped this because we were just planning on a short stop. Glad we stayed and explored! We were traveling with an active 6 year old and she stayed engaged throughout. So many fun photo backdrops made this a stop that made our highlight reel from our vacation. Plan to spend at least an hour. Your paid admission to the museum also includes 3 other stops. Not all are open every day. We only made it to one of the 4. Again, good for all ages. Entertaining and informative.

Entering Town

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Valley Wells Rest Area Southbound

3.8(132 reviews)

72.9 mi

We stopped at the Valley Wells Rest Area on our way to Las Vegas it's very scenic…read more Good place to stop for bathroom break and stretch your legs. Happy Yelping :)

Stopped real quick to use the restroom . Decent enough and there's soap to wash your hands . Many…read moreplaces don't have soap lol Easy to get here right on the side of the road and easy to get back on to freeway . Plenty of spaces to park . Tables/seats to eat if you need to .

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Needles

1.9(107 reviews)

1.2 mi

This place serves its purpose. Ample parking…read more I appreciate the soap dispenser so we don't have to bother the front desk. Husband said The Place felt a bit dusty. Not sure if the walls were thin or I could just hear the dog on the other side of the adjoining door. Didn't try the heater in fear that it would emit a smell Plus is they have complimentary breakfast! :) They have a dog park as well as a park for kids right across! Dollar general too! Good customer service. The lady was very kind and welcoming.

Fewer stars (negative?) are needed. Do not stay here,…read moreunless you like trying to sleep while sweating to death. The air conditioner doesn't cool the room, temp outside was 117° after sunset. There is NO COLD WATER, but the water heater is turned off. Ran the "cold" water forever, it stayed hot. The sink was wouldn't drain. Shower would not run. The pool was dirty and not available. The ice machine is broken, I had to get ice from the office, but at least the air conditioning there worked. THEY DID NOT CARE. The available "breakfast" was dry cereal, yoghurt, toast, and maybe coffee. No eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits & gravy, or any of the other breakfast foods that are generally available elsewhere. We loaded our car at 9:00am and were immediately locked out, both keys, so no last minute bathroom visits. Oh, the toilet did work.

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Love's Travel Stop

3.5(77 reviews)

47.3 mi

On the drive from Phoenix to Las Vegas this past weekend, I experienced my first Love's Travel…read moreStop. While I would have preferred a Circle K as it's my go-to gas station, there aren't too many Circle K's on the road between the two cities. By the point we got to Kingman, we were hungry, needed restrooms, and needed gas. The Love's Travel Shop we saw along the way was in fact in the perfect location, and it was an easy decision to stop there. The location is open 24/7 with the Truck Care area open from 6 AM to 11 PM daily. The Subway is 24/7 and the Chester's is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM. This location offers private showers, free Wi-Fi, an ATM, Transflo, truck parking, RV dump service, bulk DEF, RFID pump start, tire services, light mechanical assistance, commercial truck oil change, International warranty, Freightliner Expresspoint, bulk propane, propane tank exchange, dog park, laundry facility, RV friendly parking, RV motorhome mechanical, RV motorhome tires, roadside assistance, additives available, calling cards, CARB clean truck check, check cashing, copy and fax service, DEF retail, overnight parking, permit fax, TripPak Express, and Love's Rewards Program. I don't even know what half of these are! During our visit, we filled up on gas that was less expensive than many other stations between Phoenix and Las Vegas. We easily found the restrooms inside which were surprisingly quite clean. There was a line for the women's bathroom but no line for the men's. And we picked up a few snacks before we left. Though we didn't partake in the restaurant offerings, in addition to Subway and Chester's, they also sell tacos, sandwiches, salads, wraps, subs, parfaits, and chicken drumsticks as select specialty food. Learn more about the Love's Rewards Program at https://www.loves.com/loves-rewards. You can download the app to become an official member and earn points on fuel, food, drinks and in-store merchandise every time you scan your barcode at the pump or inside the store. Then, you can spend the points you earn just like cash. 100 points are equal to $1.00. You can also earn points at Subway and Chester's. Members also gain access to even more benefits with the app including savings on gas and auto-diesel, use route planner to find your nearest Love's and fuel prices, get member only discounts with mobile deals, check your point balance and receipts, order ahead at Arby's, Bojangles, Carl's Jr., Godfather's Pizza, Hardee's, and Taco John's, find RV spots and amenities on your route, save time with mobile shower check-in, and access free basic Wi-Fi. I should have signed up for the program before purchasing gas! While I have no idea when I will next be at a Love's Travel Stop, I won't be avoiding them in the future!

Closing for remodel! Sadly, as we pulled in for fuel, the truck fuel pumps were closing! No diesel…read more Inside the Subway and other food was all being put away and shelving removed. Glad the restroom was open! Automotive gas was still open. I did see after the fact on the Loves app that is does state remodeling. I wish they had some kind of freeway signage though!

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Travel Centers of America

3.7(35 reviews)

39.1 mi

Our pilots needed a quick break from driving, so we pulled into another TA in Kingman, AZ, bc TA…read moreis the VIP lounge of road trips!! You've got clean bathrooms (a luxury), snacks that are necessary, enough caffeine to wake the dead, random magnets and keychains you didn't know you needed, and fuel for your trusted steed. We were properly welcomed by Dino the Dinosaur out front, who stands there like, "Yes. You have arrived." This TA was extra special!! Fresh-ground Colombian coffee and the absolute legend herself, Miss Patti. She expertly guided us to cups of coffee strong enough to keep our drivers eyes open all the way to the next destination. Miss Patti was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and the human embodiment of good vibes!! Such great hospitality!!! Thank you!! We left fully caffeinated, well cared for, and energized. Always a solid stop!!!

Clean bathrooms, good variety of snacks for a little pick me up on a road trip through Arizona…read more There are picnic tables outside to enjoy your food.

Road trip necessity!! Freshly ground Colombian coffee!!

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Pre-made sandwiches on the go.

Chevron

3.8(27 reviews)

0.2 mi

Lower the gas prices from $7/gal 23 minutes away it is $3.15/gal…read more If you value your money, drive the extra half hour There are flies everywhere

Super clean restrooms. Has a large variety of stuff and lots a souvenirs. Crushed ice, great…read morecoffee. Customer service was excellent!. I recommend to anybody near to stop in!

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Philip H.

11 years ago

Avoid this place at all cost. I run a rental car company and they are blood thirsty vampires ripping tourist off on tires. It's a complete tire scam operation. Avoid this gas station at all cost. Shell should be ashamed of themselves for running an operation like this. read more

Jesse M.

2 years ago

Just wanted to give a shout out too justin gross he was super helpful and thanx for calling me boo. We have some good conversations at midnight .Love his sexy voice too.i was a regular jus to talk with him but then he asked for my number an that was that.:) read more

William P.

6 years ago

Their gas is extremely expensive in large part to being next to the highway; drive a bit farther into Needles for gas 25% cheaper.

Jim S.

10 years ago

These people are thieves. Avoid this gas station. The price per gallon is at least $1.50 higher than anywhere else in California.

Brandon B.

126

12 years ago

Gouging the folks who don't know any better.. $1.25 +/- than the next gas stop. Unbelievable! How is this not against the law!?

Min-Jee K.

5 years ago

Clean bathrooms that are well maintained. We stopped for gas and we were pleasantly surprised by how clean the facilities were.

LJ H.

7 years ago

Well it's expensive. Guess they have to pay for the statue of Spike, Snoopy's brother

Ariane W.

9 years ago

Cleanest restrooms ive been to friendly staff fresh snacks

Chris M.

3 years ago

Very clean bathroom and super friendly staff!

Shell - servicestations - Updated October 2026

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