Idaho Safety Rest Areas offers the traveler a break from driving to stop and stretch, walk the dog, and let the kids run off pent up energy.  After a refreshing break from your driving route, you will be more alert and able to resume your travels.

Facilities vary from sight to sight but all Idaho rest areas offer tables (with or without) shelters, trash receptacles, drinking fountains, telephones, trees and shade, and travel information boards, in addition to restrooms.  Some of the larger facilities offer walking and paved biking trials, larger parking areas for recreation vehicles and semi-trucks, and Visitor Information Centers.  All safety rest areas are fully accessible to disabled persons and the elderly.

The site consists of:

• Rest Area Guidelines: Contains rest area guidelines and safety tips.

• Rest Area Search: Here you will find in depth information on various Idaho Rest Areas.  Including location, images, and a searchable map.

• Rest Areas Activities Program: Contains a program overview and the various forms one needs to fill out in order to participate in the program.

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For additional information contact Cathy Ford, Roadside Programs Coordinator, at (208) 334-8416.