Alaska Rest Areas & Rest Stops
Find any of Alaska’s 15 rest areas on our interactive map and see which stops offer restrooms, truck parking, RV dump access, welcome centers, and other amenities.
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About Alaska Rest Areas
Alaska’s long distances and remote highways make planning stops essential. This page lists the state’s 15 rest areas and welcome centers with mile-marker context, ownership (DOT, turnpike, private), and amenity indicators so you know whether a stop has restrooms, water, vending, shower access, truck parking, or RV dump stations.
Alaska Rest Areas Location Map
Table of Contents
Alaska AK-1 State Route Rest Areas
Copper River Rest Area
Copper River Rest Area (AK-1, Mile 24) offers vault toilets, on-site parking, picnic tables, and interpretive panels. Fully wheelchair-accessible with accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Picnic tables
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- Chistochina, AK, United States
Canyon Creek Rest Area
Canyon Creek Rest Area on AK-1 (mile 56) offers on-site parking, restrooms, and full wheelchair-accessible facilities, including parking, entrance, and toilets.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- 1525 Seward Hwy, Hope, AK 99605, United States
Turnagain Pass rest area
Turnagain Pass Rest Area (AK-1, Mile 68) — A standard Alaska State Route 1 rest area offering on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and toilets, along with public restrooms.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- Mile 68 Seward Hwy, Hope, AK 99605, United States
Public Rest Stop
AK-1 Mile 176 Public Rest Stop: A basic Alaska State Route AK-1 rest area with only one interpretive sign and minimal amenities—suitable mainly for bathroom emergencies.Select 71 more words to run Humanizer.
- Amenities
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- Glenn Hwy, Glennallen, AK 99588, United States
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Park Rest Area
AK-1 Matanuska Glacier Rest Area (MM 101): A convenient pull-off with outhouses and a sheltered viewing spot offering clear glacier views. Binoculars recommended but not necessary.Select 72 more words to run Humanizer.
- Amenities
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
Alaska AK-2 State Route Rest Areas
Rest Stop 0rthway
Rest Stop 0rthway (AK-2, Mile 1289): A basic Alaska rest area offering solid vault toilets, picnic tables, a fire ring, wheelchair-accessible parking and toilet, restrooms, and on-site parking.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Picnic tables
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- AK-2, 0rthway, AK 99764, United States
Circle K | Truck Stop
Circle K Truck Stop (AK-2, Mile 360) offers on-site services, food, quick visits, accessible parking and entrance, and accepts credit, debit, and NFC payments. On-site parking available.Select 70 more words to run Humanizer.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Picnic tables
- Food
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
Alaska AK-3 State Route Rest Areas
Anderson Rest Area
Anderson Rest Area on AK-3 (mile 286) offers on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and toilet, plus standard restrooms and a picnic table.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Picnic tables
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- Anderson, AK 99760, United States
Ferry Road Rest Area
Ferry Road Rest Area on Alaska Route AK-3 offers wheelchair-accessible parking and restrooms, on-site parking, and a telescope with informational displays. A clean, pleasant stop at mile marker AK-3.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- Healy, AK 99743, United States
Denali Mountain View Rest Area
Denali Mountain View Rest Area (AK-3, Mile 135): A simple roadside rest area with a wheelchair-accessible restroom and on-site parking. Primarily a large parking spot along the highway suitable for overnight stops.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Contact & Address
- 11025 AK-3, Trapper Creek, AK 99683, United States
Alaska AK-4 State Route Rest Areas
Summit Lake Rest Area
Summit Lake Rest Area (AK-4, Mile 195) offers on-site parking, restrooms, and wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and toilets.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- Richardson Hwy, Dot Lake, AK 99737, United States
Alaska AK-9 State Route Rest Areas
Rest Area Seward
Rest Area Seward (AK-9, Mile 11): A wheelchair-accessible Alaska rest area offering restrooms and on-site parking, with accessible parking and toilets.Select 76 more words to run Humanizer.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Picnic tables
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- Seward, AK 99664, United States
Upper Trail Lake Rest Area
Upper Trail Lake Rest Area (AK-9, Mile 31): Wheelchair-accessible restroom, on-site parking, and picnic tables.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Picnic tables
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- Seward Hwy, Moose Pass, AK 99631, United States
Alaska Denali Park Road Rest Areas
Teklanika Rest Stop
Teklanika Rest Stop (Denali Park Road, MM 30): A quiet parking spot ideal when buses aren’t running. Bike 10 miles to Sable Pass or walk 1 mile for dramatic views of Double Mountain and Cathedral, with stunning pink sunsets on clear days.Select 58 more words to run Humanizer.
- Amenities
- Restroom
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Wheelchair access
- Contact & Address
- Healy, AK 99743, United States
Alaska West Tanana Drive Rest Areas
West Tanana Drive Parking and Trail Access
West Tanana Drive Parking and Trail Access, a designated rest area located along West Tanana Drive on Alaska State Route.
- Amenities
- Car parking
- Truck parking
- Contact & Address
- 2314 W Tanana Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709, United States
Safety Tips for Using Alaska Rest Areas
- Check road and weather conditions before you travel — Alaska’s winter weather can close or limit services.
- Don’t let fuel fall below half a tank in remote areas; services can be sparse.
- Prefer well-lit rest areas and those with truck parking for safer overnight stops.
- Tell someone your route and expected arrival if you’re traveling remote stretches (e.g., Dalton Highway).
- Carry emergency gear (warm clothes, shovel, food, water, phone charger) — cell service is limited in many parts of Alaska.
Travel Tips for Alaska Drivers & Visitors
- Use Alaska DOT & 511 resources for live road conditions, closures, and winter advisories before you go.
- If you need truck parking or RV dump station info, see the amenities of rest areas to locate suitable stops before exiting.
- Plan stops on major corridors (stick to maintained highways in winter); avoid unmaintained backroads during severe weather.
- For very remote routes carry extra fuel, water, and communication devices — some stretches have no services for hundreds of miles.
FAQ
Are Alaska rest areas open year-round?
Many are open year-round, but some seasonal rest areas or specific services (like toilets) may close in winter—check the individual listing and Alaska DOT/511 before travel.
How do I find the closest rest area near me?
Use the interactive map to show the closest rest stop, welcome center, or truck parking along your route.
Can I find truck parking near me in Alaska?
Yes — amenity indicators highlight rest areas with truck parking, but availability can be limited in remote regions; check listings and plan ahead.
Are there RV dump stations and water refill points?
Some Alaskan rest areas provide RV dump stations and water refill points—see the amenities highlight section to locate those facilities before you arrive.
Is there reliable cell service at rest areas in Alaska?
Cell coverage is variable and often limited in remote areas—do not rely solely on mobile service for navigation or emergencies on long stretches.
Where can I check current road or weather advisories?
For live updates check Alaska DOT & 511 traveler information and the National Weather Service before and during travel.