This is a beautiful little rest stop off I-70, with a patch of forest and park that has clearly…read morebeen here for a long time. The trees have to be at least 40 years old, and they have grown in thick enough that the ground stays in shade pretty much all day. Even in the middle of summer it feels ten degrees cooler once you walk in under them. There is old-school playground equipment here, the kind most parks replaced years ago. I doubt it gets much use. Nice to see a little window of how things were back in time. Picnic benches are scattered through the trees, so you can eat something you brought along instead of sitting in the car. The whole area is well manicured and groomed. Somebody is clearly still taking care of the place, which you do not always see at a stop like this. It makes for a genuinely peaceful break on a longer drive. The bathrooms are indoors, so even with snow on the ground you can use the facilities without freezing. They were clean when I stopped. There are vending machines in the back too, which came in handy for a quick snack before getting back on the road. If you are driving through, this one is worth pulling off for instead of pushing on to the next exit.

Nice rest area. All you need for what you have to accomplish. For those needing more than a clean…read morebathroom and safety get a hotel.

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.

Overall good location. But you need to add points to pay for laundry as an option. Otherwise it was…read morefor fine.

Dirty and really needs a tech update on the pumps. The site in general needs a clean up on a more…read moreregular basis and the restrooms were kinda gross, its your basic sad midwest gas and go. Not recommended.

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!

Easy on and off the highway. Clean and modern with a nice picnic area.this is one of our go-to…read morestops on I55.

As an employee of the rest area I know we work hard and aim high at making this place a clean and…read moresafe environment as well as accommodating your traveling needs with snack and drink machines. Please keep in mind that we aren't scheduled to work through the overnight hours so if anyone messes up the bathrooms or litters we are quick to clean it up as soon as we get to work. I love my job and hope everyone continues to stop in while traveling through.

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.

Review from a fellow trucker on FB: "On I-70 exit 68 north…read moreside of the highway in Brownstown IL ACT Association of Christian Truckers. Great place they provide: Free parking showers snacks laundry coffee 24/7 365. Hot meals served 6 am and 6 pm daily. Good old time hospitality and conversation. Everything is free to drivers. (donations are welcomed) This is an amazing service for us out here on the road. Please stop by an sit a spell. Be safe out there."

Probably the cleanest rest area I can ever recall visiting. We stopped here on our way from East…read moreCentral Illinois to Southern Indiana. Outside ADA button did not work for opening the door. Attendant was in the women's restroom cleaning away and the sinks, toilets and floor were VERY clean. 1/5 stars for the trickle (as mentioned in a previous review) of a stream that came from 2 of 3 sinks. Ugh! Be sure to have sanitizer handy for extra germ killing as the water pressure is horrible. Great vending machine options including hot coffee drinks. Change machine available also. Would be nice if this stop had a display with brochures from sites in the area. They only had a few free catalogs in the stands outside. Indoor ADA button did work. Nice pedestrian bridge outside going from the parking lot to some picnic tables. Overall very clean and tidy. Highly recommend stopping. Just don't expect to fully rinse your hands if you're using the women's facilities.

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

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

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.

Beautiful clean rooms! Soft blankets and comfy bed. Complimentary water on check in! Breakfast…read morelooked yummy but we opted for the grab and go bagel bag.

Very pleased with the choice of this Hampton Inn. We stopped here since we were done driving for…read morethe day and it was near a charging station. Pleasantly surprised at the quality of the accommodations which aren't always modernized in smaller towns. Bed was very comfortable and room was very clean and well maintained. Will stop here again on a trek to Chicago.