This is truly in the middle of nowhere. The types of places that are getting harder to find. This…read moreis a gas station with an ice cream shop next door that also serves some to go food such as burritos. Great Thrifty brand ice cream and a wonderful selection of coffees. This is a very welcome respite when on the road. The ice cream shakes are all great. The coffees are a perfect pick me up. So many choices to choose from. But what stood out to me was the date shake. Yes I know date land is known for their date shakes. But just a little way further east is this gem. Their date shake is so much better. Better taste. Better size. Better price. Do yourself a favor and skip Dateland if all you're stopping there for is the date shake. Travel another less than 20 minutes and come here. You won't be disappointed. Even better. The bathrooms are among the cleanest I've ever seen. Always clean and supplied whether inside or out. They sell Chevron gas and prices aren't horrible. This is the middle of nowhere gem you've been missing

Conde's Middle of Nowhere: The Hidden Gem I Almost Missed…read more For ten years, I've been driving to Arizona twice a month--twice! And not once did I stop at Conde's Middle of Nowhere. Why? Because it felt so remote it gave me the heebie-jeebies, like the kind of place where you half expect tumbleweeds and eerie silence. But this time, nature called, and I couldn't wait until Dateland. I reluctantly pulled over, and let me tell you--I've been sleeping on this spot for a decade! Conde's isn't just a store or a gas station--it's like stepping into a slice of old-town Americana that's been sprinkled with modern charm. Think quaint country vibes but updated with all the conveniences you didn't know you needed. They've got gas, soda machines, ice cream treats, shaded seating areas (thank you, Arizona heat!), and even a clean restroom--which, let's be real, is a rarity on these long desert drives. But the real star of the show? Conde's Café. I'm talking about date shakes with cinnamon, people! They've taken a classic and elevated it to a whole new level of delicious. And get this--when you order a shake, you get a FREE 24 oz reusable cup. Yes, you heard that right. A sustainable, guilt-free excuse to indulge. The shake itself? Smooth, creamy, and downright life-changing. Don't worry coffee lovers, the concoctions are downright flavorful enticing. From now on, forget Dateland. Conde's is where it's at. This place is warm, inviting, and gloriously uncrowded--no lines, no chaos, just good vibes and great service. Travelers, take note: this isn't just a pit stop, it's a must-stop. Do yourself and family a favor--pull over, grab a shake, ice cream, iced coffee or even a pop and take a breather. You'll thank me later. And please add more reviews. Gratuities are Good karma. Note: no electric charge stations like Dateland- that's the only missing link. "Sometimes you should judge a book by its cover but maybe because it's 2025 it was okay to uncover this book." *Safe for melanated travelers

Not much to say. If…read moreyou're driving down the road and you've got to go, this is the place for you. Pretty basic rest stop to relieve oneself. Surprisingly clean inside. Wasn't defiled by graffiti artists or anything. Seemed to be well stocked with toilet seat covers and toilet paper. There was a sign warning about critters and even poisonous critters in the vicinity. Also, a rather large parking area for both cars and semi-trucks or trucks with campers, etc. towed behind them. If you're driving and get tired, please pull in and rest for a bit, that's why it is called a rest stop, right? It was better than expected, rather busy, and very safe. Definitely a decent place to stop and use the facilities.

Tonopah, AZ. Nov, 2025. We visited this rest area on I-10 eastbound, traveling from Phoenix to the…read moreCalifornia border. It's near mile marker 87, about 64 miles west of Phoenix, AZ and 68 miles east of Quartzsite, AZ. The rest area has clean restroom facilities, plenty of parking for vehicles of different sizes (from motorcycles to 18-wheelers), several picnic areas, dog walking area, snack machines behind heavy metal bars, and a water spigot. There are some fun informational signs about topics unique to Arizona --(1) rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, and scorpions. (2) state parks, attractions. (3) fun facts about cacti. (4) and my favorite, the 5 Cs of Arizona: cattle, citrus, climate, copper, and cotton. My understanding is that Arizona allows motorists to stay here overnight, and restrooms are open 24/7; however, it's likely to be very noisy given its proximity to the freeway and the high volume of trucks and traffic coming into the rest area.

Just had a small date shake, got back on highway heading on my way...I chugged it and talked myself…read moreinto turning around to get another large one. I'm not good at math but trust me the large one is worth whatever the difference. Needed to get that off my chest, this place is a must stop + incredibly clean!

Beware! If you have kids with you, you kind of need to edit the entire place or keep them close to…read morethe ice cream. Talking with the employees was great. They were all helpful. One lady in particular was extremely knowledgeable about the products and the area, and was extremely nice. It is a tourist trap and priced like it, but overall a clean one with some fun stuff. I mean, python jerky?!? We tried the date shake. It was quite tasty. We purchased dates and ended up choosing camel jerky for the kids. There was a brief moment of, "would anyone eat the tarantula if we bought it?" - NAH. We left it for future customers, along with snackable crickets and bugs. It was a fun stop in the desert and cool to see the date palms full of fruit.

Road trips have enough surprises, I don't need my bathroom stop to be one of them. That's why…read morewhenever I see Love's travel stops, I'm pulling in. I couldn't even tell you whether the gas is the cheapest because that's honestly not always why I stop. I know they're going to be open, I know the employees are going to be friendly, and I know, without fail, the bathrooms are going to be clean. Not "pretty clean." Not "clean for a truck stop." The cleanest bathrooms of any travel stop, period. On this particular visit, the gas pumps were closed for construction, so if you're planning to fuel up, just be aware of that. I wasn't there for gas anyway, I stopped to use the restroom and was going to grab something afterward, only to realize I'd left my money behind. The gentleman working didn't make it awkward for even a second. He simply smiled, wished me safe travels, and told me to have a good evening. That's exactly why I keep choosing Love's. Spotless bathrooms, genuinely kind employees, and a level of consistency that's hard to find when you're on the road. Five stars every time.

Pulled into Love's Travel Stop in Gila Bend somewhere between "I need gas" and "I need to get out…read moreof this car for five minutes before I lose my mind," and this place hit perfectly. First impression, it's big. Wide open, easy to maneuver, no weird angles or tight turns. After hours on the road, that alone feels like a luxury. You don't have to think. You just pull in, find a pump, and breathe for a second. Inside is where it really stands out. It's clean. Not "someone wiped this down an hour ago" clean, but consistently maintained. Floors aren't sticky, shelves aren't wrecked, and everything feels like it's been looked after instead of just survived. Grabbed a coffee and something quick to eat, and it actually felt like there were options. Not just sad gas station food sitting under heat lamps. You can tell they expect people to stop here, not just pass through. Staff had that steady, road-tested energy. Friendly without overdoing it. Quick, efficient, a couple casual words exchanged, and you're on your way. Exactly what you want in a place like this. Bathrooms were the clincher. Clean, stocked, no hesitation walking in. If you've done enough highway driving, you know that's half the battle right there. This is one of those stops that resets you a bit. You walk out a little less tired, a little less annoyed at the road. Five stars. No question. If I'm coming through Gila Bend again, I'm not even considering anywhere else.

A well-lit and clean rest area. There is a lot of space to stretch, do yoga, take a wake-up brisk…read morewalk, eat or fairly take a safe nap. Parking is ample enough for 18 wheelers, cars, trucks with boats, motorcycles and RV's. The bathrooms were clean, well-stocked, with individual bathroom doors that locked and had bleach disinfectant. Shaded park overheads over benches. Easily accessible and usable for manual and motorized wheelchairs. Easy ramp to enter away from the highway and to enter safely onto the highway. Most notable is a Blue Star Memorial Highway to pay tribute to the nation's armed forces.

As you can see by my photos this is a really cool Roadside Rest Area. Pleanty of room to stretch…read moreyour legs and walk your dog. Pleanty of picnic tables. My guess is what makes the tables accessable is to place the person in a wheelchair on the end. The place is clean and we'll maintained. And from what I can tell well lit at night. I'd recommend this roadside rest area for westbound travelers. Be sure to read the signs they are very interesting and informative.

Terrible's is located on the north side of the 10-fwy on the corner of Main Event Way and Main St…read morein Quartzsite and is my new go-to stop on the way to and from Arizona! The have a 16 pumps and I think they all have diesel. Super nice not having to wait for the one diesel pump to open up. There's plenty of room to maneuver your vehicle in and out of the pumps without having to wait for the unoccupied car at the pump to move! Inside is super clean especially the restrooms! And, the resteoom's decent sized so you won't have to wait there either. The staff are very friendly and quick at the registers. And as a bonus, they offer FREE coffee if you get fuel! How cool is that.

**July 2026: Friday Afternoon Visits**…read more My friend and I stopped here on both the drive to and from Phoenix during our road trip, and it turned out to be a really convenient place to take a break. We needed a place to charge his Tesla, and Quartzsite had plenty of EV chargers. Terrible's was just a short walk from the chargers and made for an easy rest stop. The restrooms were clean and plentiful, which we really appreciated after being on the road. Since it's Quartzsite, there were also lots of rocks and gems for sale along with snacks and drinks, which gave it a fun local feel. The AC was blowing hard inside, which was especially nice considering how hot it was outside. Overall, this was a really good stop and a convenient place to recharge, both for us and the car.

Clean facilities as well as the parking lot and picnic areas. Soda and snack machines as well.read more

First stop at this rest area. Parking lot and grounds were clean and well maintained. The restrooms…read morewere also clean and well stocked. Separate gazebo with lots of interesting "local facts" for the Arizona traveler.

This was a clean rest stop just before arriving into Quartzsite. There were shaded areas to rest…read moreor have a picnic. Trucks pulled on one side while cars pulled on another. There was a nice backdrop of mountains opposite the freeway. Vending machines available. Plenty of parking,

Clean, and stocked. There was almost no soap but I got some from another dispenser. Diaper changing…read morekoalas in the ladies restroom. Four vending machines if you need a snack. Covered picnic area. Additional parking for over flow.

We stopped here for a place to walk around and stretch our legs. We got detoured here due to a…read moremajor highway being closed. Did not use the facilities. There were a handful of other people parked here - just seemed like a typical rest area.

No bathrooms. What's the point? Minimal at best. Waste of money if u ask me. The place doesn't look…read morewell maintained.

The Palms Inn is a "two-star" motel, but given that it's definitely pretty nice for a budget…read morelodging. The reception was fast and courteous, the rate ($80/nt) was reasonable and the room was small but clean. It had a large refrigerator, microwave (didn't use), and a small desk. The queen-sized bed was firm and very comfortable. The only negative was that the ice machine was out of order...bummer. So, if you're looking for an affordable place in Gila Bend, I'd recommend the Palms Inn, but remember it's "two-star".

Simple, straightforward accommodations that are not luxurious. The place was clean and comfortable…read moreenough. The floor was tile, instead of carpet, which I appreciate in a motel. It just feels cleaner. They don't generally allow dogs, but they made an exception for us, and didn't charge a huge fee. The coffee at the continental breakfast was out of order, but there was a coffee pot with pods in our room, so we just had coffee there. It would've been nice to take a dip in the pool, but it wasn't very clean, or welcoming. Then again, it is November, and perhaps it was closed for the season. It's family run, and the folks I spoke to in the office were quite pleasant and accommodating.