Most amazing stop between Phoenix and Northern AZ. The views are amazing. Bring a lunch and have a picnic. Lots of areas to walk around and stretch. Doggy potty area. The bathrooms are clean. They have vending machines. There are also picnic tables. Overnight parking is OK. Truck and RV pull thru parking available. read more

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Spacious and clean bathrooms. Lots of open space for our dogs to stretch their legs and relieve themselves. read more

Sunset Point Rest Area - Looking out at the Mountain View with my chiweenie. - Rest Stops Near Me - Congress, Arizona

This rest stop is amazing. It has been remodeled and there are over four different restrooms in different areas of the rest stop now also there's a lookout point where you can see a little Ranch at the bottom and then there's a sundial that tells you the time also when I went there were a lot of people it seems to be busy at all times. read more

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Great place to rest or stretch your legs on our long drive. Beautiful scenery. Shortly after we hit a snow storm so I'm glad we were rested and ready for that challenge read more

Sunset Point Rest Area - Rest Stops Near Me - Congress, Arizona

1/2 way stop for us on the drive back from Flagstaff. Always very clean and a great spot to stop and stretch your legs. read more

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Wow! I wish we had more rest areas like this one in Texas. My husband and I were driving back to Phoenix from Sedona and decided to take a quick stop at Sunset Point Rest Area. This is a pretty large rest area with plenty of parking spots for cars and RVs. They have an amazing view of a mountain in the back which makes it a pretty nice place to stop by and admire the view. They also have plenty of picnic tables to grab a snack. The bathrooms were in great condition and really clean. I also like that they had a pet waste station and plenty of grass to walk your dogs. One thing that really caught my attention was that the whole area was wheelchair friendly and there were multiple ramps that made all points of the rest area very wheelchair accessible. Overall this is a five-star rest area and worth checking out during your next roadtrip! read more

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This is a great experience You will not be disappointed. I was recently there over the weekend, my second time visiting. I was impressed all over again. If you want to see the sunset, this is a must visit location. I recommend looking up sunset time the same day you decide to go so that you arrive on time. read more

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Off I 17 south between Prescott Valley and Phoenix is this rest area. I love the view. Take the time to stop smell the ... cacti? read more

Sunset Point Rest Area - Rest Stops Near Me - Congress, Arizona

This not only has a gorgeous view but the bathroom are extremely clean. I recommend stopping

I've made 72 laps around Old Sol, our sun. As promised by vague notes and friend comments 40 years ago, men have prostate/bladder discomfort as they gain life's wisdoms. Women have their own varieties of UT issues over time. Laugh teen drivers laugh. Karma is hiding behind Arizona's shrubs and boulders. Even if we think taxes is a dirty word, even if we want government completely out of our Sovereign Citizen lives, we travelers will thank the State of Arizona and the FeFederal Highways block grant program for gifting we tired, nervously dancing drivers and our dogs for the Sunset Point Rest Area. They have snacks! read more

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This was a beautiful spot to take in some sights of the beautiful sunrise. You can walk around, get some stretching in. They have bathroom available and it was clean. Love! read more

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Iconic rest stop on the I-17. It's always busy, and you'll usually find a food/vending truck and maybe a stray musician or so hanging around. The view is beautiful, especially at sunset, which is why it's called Sunset Point. The bathrooms are clean, there are several look out points, and ample parking. My only woe was the height of the stall doors in the restrooms. I was a full head or 2 taller than the stall doors and could easily see over. Be wary. read more

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Stop here for pictures and to walk around. Its a must!! We were enroute back to Phoenix when we came across this rest area. So much to see and great places to take pictures. read more

Beautiful and clean rest area! View of Arizona Valleys is spectacular! Restrooms are clean. They have cash or credit vending machines and walking paths with picnic areas! read more

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Heading to Flagstaff to visit my brother when I stopped to use the restroom. It was a busy rest stop, but bathrooms were clean. When I got back to my car I noticed I had a flat tire. I was traveling along and don't know the first thing when it comes to changing to a spare tire. I asked 3 guys who were nearby to assist, and they declined. The next guy I asked seemed to be on a break, but he kindly assisted me and had me pull over to a different part of the rest stop to use his big jack to get the job done quicker. I didn't catch his name, but I hope he knows how appreciated he is! He lives on site and has worked the rest stop for about 6 years. He got my spare on, made sure it had air, and got me on my way to the tire shop. Forever thankful for kind strangers! read more

Sunset Point Rest Area - Rest Stops Near Me - Congress, Arizona

I'm not sure why Congress, AZ is attached to this. It's 81 miles away and on a different highway. Sunset Point is a very nice rest stop.

Great location to catch the sunrise or stop on the way to Flagstaff bathrooms are clean and there's plenty of parking.

This place seems to be my regular place to take a break on the way to Northern Arizona. Restroom is clean enough to use. They have picnic tables and we normally eat picnic lunch here. View is always nice and it is lovely to walk around to stretch your legs. Plenty of parking available and great cell signals. read more

Sunset Point Rest Area - Vibrant Fall foliage colors on Ocotillos - Rest Stops Near Me - Congress, Arizona

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I stopped here over night in August 2022. I had been driving all day from Moriarty NM mostly in the rain. It got to a point where driving was nearly impossible. Just when I decided to pull over I saw the sign about a roadside rest in nine miles. I inched my way there. I found Sunset Point to be large, clean and well maintained. I felt the vending machines were too expensive so I didn't use them. They had the best toilet paper of all the rest areas I've visited on this trip. Worth a stop for road weary travelers. read more

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It is a very nice and clean rest area. The sign for poisonous insects, aka scorpions, and snakes was a bit creepy. This seems to be a very busy rest area. My hubby and I are sleeping here before heading to the Grand Canyon. Desert was very beautiful for about an hour and I am over it, time to move on. read more

9/13/22: This is one of the nicer rest stops I've been to. Most rest stops are just toilets. This one has gorgeous views & photo ops! I honestly can't even remember the bathrooms. I think they were fairly decent, if memory serves me correctly. This was one of our nicer bathroom breaks en route from CA to TX. read more

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Great views here depending on the time of day. Super busy rest stop on your way up towards Sedona. Bathrooms can get messy and traffic busy, but all in all a decent place to stop on your way to wherever you're headed. read more

Sunset Point Rest Area is located in Black City Canyon, AZ. It provides a beautiful place to take a break from driving. They have bathrooms, snack & drink machines and a nice area to walk your dog. Everything is very clean and well maintained. You will find lots of places to relax and only a tiny bit of shade. The best part of this rest stop is the scenery. The natural beauty that surrounds you is stunning. There are several areas that provide an outlook or a photo opportunity. My husband and I spent about an hour here absorbing the stunning views. read more

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This rest area (Southbound I-17) is truly a gem. Some of the most spectacular scenery we've seen in our travels across this great nation. Made our stop at about 1pm, and I can only imagine what stopping here closer to sunset would be like! Open 24hrs., stocked vending machines, and restrooms were VERY clean. We spent over an hour there taking in the beauty and visiting with other travelers. read more

Sunset Point Rest Area - Just beautiful scenery for a rest area !!! - Rest Stops Near Me - Congress, Arizona

This spot is worth the stop no matter how busy you are headed up or down the mountain. It's an easy on and off. Has nice facilities and parking. The view is beautiful! Has binoculars on posts to view more up close but I honestly just stop, get out of the car, walk out and take some deep breaths and appreciate a few moments of how beautiful it is and then jump right back in to my crazy life. It's worth those 5 minutes to enjoy. read more

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In those areas between "services", these spots are always welcomed. It's large, with ample space for your dog to roam. Nice view, even on foggy days! read more

This rest stop is super clean! It also has an scenic area for pictures or to just relax for a bit. Also, if you're hungry, they have a lemonade and hot dog stand!! I would recommend this rest stop. read more

Sunset Point Rest Area - Very clean! - Rest Stops Near Me - Congress, Arizona

BEAUTIFUL rest area! BRING YOUR CAMERA! Come for the views and a nice stretch, use the clean restrooms while you're here. They have shade and picnic tables too, and there's information on the plants and animals around. Walk down the path behind the restrooms to see the pretty sundial, it was accurate too. :) read more

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Best rest area I've come across in Arizona! Clean, nicely landscaped, and has a great view. read more

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After almost three straight hours of driving, Sunset Point Rest Area was definitely a sight for sore and tired eyes! I was impressed with this rest stop not only because the view was beautiful but because the facilities are nice, clean, pet-friendly and well-maintained. This rest area is located right off the I-17 in Black Canyon City. There are a ton of parking stalls available compared to a lot of the other rest stops I've seen in Arizona and even a lot of truck parking available. Their restrooms contain multiple stalls and are fairly clean. Right outside the restrooms is a handful of vending machines that accept credit cards (no debit cards). The variety of vending machines includes your typical bottled drinks, chips and even a coffee vending machine. The coffee, latte and hot chocolate is pretty cheap (nothing over $2) but you know what they say..."You get what you pay for." The "Caffe Vanilla" I had was nowhere near a Starbucks or 7-11 drink but eh, it was better than nothing! Being miles and miles away from the nearest supermarket or restaurant, I wasn't going to complain. Multiple shaded benches are available and a very nice panoramic view of the beautiful mountains surrounding Black Canyon Highway that made for a ton of good photo ops. Sunset Point Rest Area is a great place to stop if you're in the area. Even if you don't need a bathroom break or snacks, make a quick stop-the view is pretty amazing! read more

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One of the easier rest stops to get in and out of, assuming you are travelling south on the 17. Clean facilities, lots of parking, and breathtaking vistas of the Bradshaw's. Also, on the day I stopped off here there was a food truck and also a coffee/smoothie stand. read more

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Clean grounds. Interesting views. Plenty of parking -- semi trucks, trucks, vans, cars. Well stocked vending machines. Restrooms (for the ladies) were clean and no funky smell. Lol. Picnic tables available too. read more

This is just a normal rest area. They sell it on having "a view" but it's nothing great. This is Arizona, if your going to have a scenic view it better be a good one. If you really needed to stop sure but if not don't stop for just the view. read more

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Beautiful for a picnic with many workers constantly cleaning during the pandemic. Very windy!

I like this rest area especially since it's the halfway point for when we travel up north. The bathrooms are clean and there's plenty of them. Parking used to be good but now they have vendors that take up most if not all of the parking spots in front of the restrooms. Therefore you have to park in trailer parking and having to cross the street which can be dangerous with all the traffic. Would love to see something done about the vendors and make them park further away so those of us wanting to quickly get in and out can do so like before. The views from here are also amazing so if you have time, use it to explore the area! read more

Friends, we were on our way to Northern Arizona when we decided to take a quick break at Sunset Point Rest Area, and it did not disappoint! Not only did they have restrooms with good plumbing, but they also had a variety of vending machines too! We did not buy anything from the vending machines, so I cannot guarantee that the machines will honor their side of the transaction, but I would love to hear from anyone who had a good experience. Happy travels, everyone! @Gorgeous.George2020 read more

Sunset Point Rest Area - On my way to Northern Arizona. Thank goodness for rest areas! - Rest Stops Near Me - Congress, Arizona

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Is it possible to have a favorite rest stop??? Because i do! Going or returning to any destination in Northern AZ, we almost always stop here!!! I love that it has such a beautiful view and little nature trails and telescopes you can look through!!! There are picnic beaches and i love that recently they have been having food trucks in the parking lot! Annnnnnnd most important of all, the bathrooms are almost always clean!!! WOOOHOOO read more

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Nice clean bathrooms and a beautiful view. If your driving past stop because there's nothing for miles. They also have picnic tables and it's a great place to stretch your legs and take pictures. read more

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When you've got to do the poo or take a wee pee, rest areas are a welcome stop along the interstates. According to There's Something About Mary, they are also "homosexual hangouts," however, on 1-17 (aka Black Canyon Freeway) between Flagstaff and Phoenix is a rest area with a better purpose: a scenic view of the valley and mountains to the west. I'm guessing its breathtaking as the sun goes down ... hence the name Sunset Point Rest Area. - Exit 252 - Restrooms - Handicap facilities - Picnic tables - Phones - Vending Machines - Scenic View Well, the scenic view is aight, but it ain't the Grand Canyon either. Still, if you need to stop and stretch your legs a bit, Sunset Point Rest Area is a decent exit. It's a rest area ... a rest area with a view. read more

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At it's base level this is a clean restroom in the middle of nowhere with enough parking and lighting. And most of the times I have stopped here that is all that matters and I get on my way. Ah, but other times I have lingered, sometimes with a companion and taken time to wander about. Maybe popped open a soda and settled in at a table. Or have wandered around the complex to stretch my legs. In addition to the three restroom buildings there are vending machines and kiosks with information on area wildlife and other stuff in the area. If you wander a little further behind the buildings there are paths that take you to overlooks to the West and even a big sundial. read more