Exit 306 Truck Stops and Services | I-17 AZ

Navigating Interstate 17 through northern Arizona's rugged high-country corridor requires strategic planning for Class 8 commercial truck drivers. Exit 306 Stoneman Lake Road serves primarily as an interchange for Coconino National Forest access and dirt forest roads, offering zero commercial facilities, turning space, or diesel refueling for heavy-duty rigs. As you pull the heavy grade between Camp Verde and Flagstaff, this interchange should be treated purely as a pass-through point. Over-the-road haulers operating loaded combinations must plan staging, fuel, and mechanical service stops at major truck plazas located either further south in Camp Verde or north toward the Flagstaff I-40 junction.

Nearby Towns and Trucking Facilities

Exit 306 links regional timber, agricultural, and highway maintenance operations serving Munds Park, Stoneman Lake, and southern Coconino County.

Driver Amenities and Rest Needs

Amenities at Exit 306 are minimal. Drivers are advised to secure meals, fuel, and full rest breaks at Camp Verde to the south or Flagstaff to the north.

Regulatory and Operational Information

Winter weather conditions at this higher elevation frequently require tire chains and speed adjustments. Review adverse weather safety protocols via FMCSA guidelines.

Fuel and Equipment Services

There are no commercial truck fuel stations, travel plazas, or semi-truck repair facilities located directly at Exit 306 (Stoneman Lake Road) on Interstate 17. Drivers needing diesel or mechanical assistance must travel south to Exit 287 (Camp Verde) or north toward Mile Marker 340 / Flagstaff. Nearby options include:

• Camp Verde Shell Travel Center - 1673 W AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 | Phone: (928) 567-3886 (Located at Exit 287, approx. 19 miles south)
• Little America Travel Center - 2515 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 | Phone: (928) 779-7942 (Located at I-40 Exit 198 near the I-17 terminus, approx. 34 miles north)
• Flagstaff Truck and Equipment - 2315 E 7th Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 | Phone: (928) 526-0639 (Heavy-duty repair shop, approx. 33 miles north)

Parking and Staging

Exit 306 on Interstate 17 provides no dedicated commercial truck parking, staging shoulders, or turnaround access for Class 8 combinations. The unpaved forest service roads extending from this exit are strictly unsuitable for heavy commercial vehicles. Drivers requiring rest or staging should utilize official DOT rest areas or travel centers along I-17:

• McGuireville Rest Area (ADOT) - Interstate 17 Northbound and Southbound at Milepost 297, Rimrock, AZ 86335 (~9 miles south). Amenities: Designated commercial truck parking spaces, restrooms, picnic tables, vending, and 24/7 access.
• Christensen Rest Area (ADOT) - Interstate 17 Northbound and Southbound at Milepost 324, Munds Park, AZ 86017 (~18 miles north). Amenities: Formalized commercial truck parking stalls, porta-johns, hand-wash stations, and daily caretaker presence.
• Little America Travel Center - 2515 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (I-40 Exit 198 / I-17 North Terminus, ~34 miles north). Amenities: 85+ truck parking stalls, driver lounge, private showers, scale, 24/7 convenience store, and hot deli/restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is chain-up required near Exit 306 during winter storms?

Yes, Arizona DOT can mandate tire chains for commercial vehicles during heavy snow events.

Are there commercial fuel stations at Exit 306?

No, the nearest fuel stations are located in Woods Canyon, Munds Park, or Camp Verde.

What is the elevation at Exit 306?

Exit 306 sits above 5,000 feet elevation, where rapid weather transitions occur.