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Thompson Springs, Utah: Jackass Joe's

Gas station and mini-mart, formerly "Papa Joe's," transitioned to a space alien theme in 2019. Calls itself "Area Stupid." Has a Scooby-Do Mystery Machine parked out front. Bathrooms have gold toilets.

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Lightning McQueen and Scooby Doo Van

Don't buy gas here unless absolutely necessary! It's expensive. Mystery Machine is in pretty bad shape. Needs a new paint job - characters have faded or been peeled off of the windshield. Still photo worthy.

[D Deal, 07/16/2015]

Lightning McQueen.

Lightning McQueen and Scooby Doo Van

Random and quirky, plus free coffee: you can't go wrong.

[Jessica Katharsys, 05/16/2015]

Cars.

Lightning McQueen and Scooby Doo Van

Three cars now. Sally Carerra was added near McQueen.

[Heather, 09/29/2014]

Scooby Do van.

Lightning McQueen and Scooby Doo Van

Just north of Moab, at a gas station named Papa Joe's, Lightning McQueen and the Scooby Doo van await.

Lightning is actually an old Toyota Camry, but the paint job is pretty good. The Scooby van looks like it's been there a while, as the paint is peeling. Still nice though. Get off of I-70 and the gas station sits on the north side of the freeway.

[Flossy, 05/23/2013]

Jackass Joe's

Jackass Joe's

Address:
20 Old Cisco Hwy, Thompson Springs, UT
Directions:
Just north of Moab, at the intersection of I-70 and Rt 191 west of Thompson.
Hours:
Daily 8am - 10pm (Call to verify)
Phone:
435-564-3353
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