place to stop near auburn Wa.?

I've been their once and wouldn't go back even with my 4 wheeler...If you cant fit at Ernies you can forget about the loves no matter what time of day it is you wont get a spot especially with being long...

 

Last time i was there they expanded on parking but still gravel and dirt..

 

I'm there right now. It's a tight mother!

I had pulled off to the side on WA99 to call my dispatcher after unloading in Federal Way and had a waitress from a restaurant come out and threaten to call the cops if I didn't leave. Keep in mind there were NO signs saying no parking and there was a truck in front of me. I told her I was thinking about having an early lunch but she made my decision for me.

 

Sneak into the Swift yard in Sumner. I bet they won't even notice...

 

They are starting to work on the lot, getting rif of the craters and paving.

 

yes the Seattle metro area is way short on Truck stops, because of the NIMBY attitude.
There is a Pilot I-5 Tumwater/ Olympia, which fills up, but at the same exit on the west side, there is a a place you can park.
Next option is the TA On I-90 at Northbend. I know many refuse to pay for reserved parking, but then you don't have a load out of the area, this is the best option.

 

The TS on the West side at exit 99 is closed and roped off. The tribe bought it and last I heard they were going to redo it.

 

Ernie's is closed right now. I drove past it a couple days ago. Putting in new pumps.
You can try taking 24th St exit off SR 167 near Sumner. 24th will turn into 142nd Ave E at the corner. The corner will be tight. There are some side streets like 32nd St E that you may be able to park on.