North Dakota Rest Areas & Rest Stops

Find North Dakota rest areas, rest stops, and welcome centers along I-29, I-94, US-2, and US-281, all on one easy-to-use map. Use this page to locate the closest rest area, check amenities like truck parking, restrooms, and RV-friendly facilities, and plan your next rest stop with confidence.

18
Total rest areas
17
Open 24 hours
16
Pet friendly
2
RV dump

About North Dakota Rest Areas

North Dakota’s rest areas are roadside facilities maintained primarily by the North Dakota Department of Transportation and other public agencies. Most locations along I-29, I-94, US-2, and US-281 offer basic services such as parking, restrooms, and picnic spots, with some also acting as informal welcome centers that provide travel information and brochure racks for visitors. While we work to keep every location updated, hours, services, and closures can change without notice, so always confirm details on official NDDOT channels or posted signs before you visit.

North Dakota Rest Areas Location Map

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Interstate I-29 North Dakota Rest Areas

ND I29 Alexander Henry Rest Area - Bidirectional

ND I-29 Alexander Henry Rest Area at Mile Marker 178 offers bidirectional access on Interstate 29. It provides truck and car parking, restrooms, picnic area, water, WiFi, pet area, phone, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I29 Elm River Rest Area - Northbound MM 99

ND I-29 Elm River Rest Area (MM 99) offers northbound access with parking for cars/trucks, restrooms, picnic area, pet area, WiFi, water, phone, and full handicap accessibility. A convenient North Dakota welcome center stop on Interstate 29.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I29 Elm River Rest Area - Southbound

ND I-29 Elm River Rest Area (Southbound) at Mile Marker 100 offers convenient access on Interstate 29 with parking for cars/trucks, restrooms, picnic area, pet area, water, WiFi, phone, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I29 Lake Agassiz Rest Area - Northbound

ND I-29 Lake Agassiz Rest Area (Northbound) is located at Mile Marker 3 on Interstate 29. It offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, picnic and pet areas, WiFi, water, and phone access.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

Interstate I-94 North Dakota Rest Areas

ND I94 Mapleton Rest Area - Westbound

ND I-94 Mapleton Rest Area (Westbound) at Mile Marker 337 offers easy westbound access with parking for cars and trucks, restrooms, picnic area, water, pet area, phone, WiFi, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Oriska Rest Area - Bidirectional

ND I-94 Oriska Rest Area (MM 304) offers E/W bidirectional access with parking for trucks and cars, restrooms, picnic area, water, WiFi, phone, pet area, and handicap-accessible facilities.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Jamestown Rest Area - Eastbound

ND I-94 Jamestown Rest Area (Eastbound) at Mile Marker 254 offers parking for trucks and cars, restrooms, picnic area, water, pet area, phone, WiFi, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Jamestown Rest Area - Westbound

ND I-94 Jamestown Rest Area (MM 254, Westbound) offers truck and car parking, restrooms, picnic area, water, WiFi, phone, pet area, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Medina Springs Rest Area - Westbound

ND I-94 Medina Springs Rest Area (MM 223, Westbound) offers truck and car parking, restrooms, picnic area, water, phone, pet area, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Crystal Springs Rest Area - Eastbound

ND I-94 Crystal Springs Rest Area (Eastbound) — Located at Mile Marker 221 on Interstate 94, this North Dakota rest stop offers truck and car parking, restrooms, picnic area, pet area, water, phone, WiFi, and handicap-accessible facilities.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Apple Creek Rest Area - Westbound

ND I-94 Apple Creek Rest Area (MM 168, Westbound) offers truck and car parking, restrooms, picnic area, water, pet area, phone, Wi-Fi, and full wheelchair accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Apple Creek Rest Area - Eastbound

ND I-94 Apple Creek Rest Area (Eastbound) – Located at mile marker 168 on Interstate 94, offering truck and car parking, restrooms, picnic area, water, pet area, phone, Wi-Fi, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Hailstone Creek Rest Area - Westbound

ND I-94 Hailstone Creek Rest Area (Westbound) — Located at Mile Marker 119 on Interstate 94, offering truck and passenger parking, restrooms, picnic area, water, pet area, phone, Wi-Fi, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Painted Canyon Welcome Center - Bidirectional

ND I-94 Painted Canyon Welcome Center (MM 32) offers bidirectional access, restrooms, parking for trucks and cars, picnic areas, water, phone, pet area, handicap access, and a scenic viewpoint.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Hailstone Creek Rest Area - Eastbound

ND I-94 Hailstone Creek Rest Area (Eastbound) at mile marker 119 offers truck and car parking, restrooms, picnic area, water, pet area, Wi-Fi, phone, and full handicap accessibility. Accessible directly from Interstate 94 Eastbound in North Dakota.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

ND I94 Beach Welcome Center - Bidirectional

ND I-94 Beach Welcome Center at Mile Marker 1 offers bidirectional access, restrooms, parking for trucks and cars, picnic area, pet area, WiFi, water, phone services, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-2 North Dakota Rest Areas

ND US2 Larimore Rest Area - Bidirectional

ND US-2 Crary/Heftie Rest Area at Mile Marker 277 offers bidirectional access, parking for cars and trucks, restrooms, picnic area, water, phone, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US Route US-281 North Dakota Rest Areas

ND US281 Edgeley Rest Area - Bidirectional

ND US-281 Edgeley Rest Area (MM 39) offers bidirectional access on US Route 281. Facilities include parking for cars and trucks, restrooms, picnic area, water, pet area, and full handicap accessibility.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

Safety Tips for Using North Dakota Rest Areas

  • Check road & weather conditions first: North Dakota can see sudden snow, ice, high winds, and reduced visibility. Check NDDOT travel alerts and the ND Roads map before planning your next stop.
  • Plan night stops carefully: If you need a safe place to pull over, use our listings to find truck parking near me or car parking at a well-lit rest area with other vehicles nearby.
  • Watch for wildlife & slow traffic: On rural stretches of I-29, I-94, US-2, and US-281, wildlife crossing and slow farm vehicles are common near rest stop entrances and exits—reduce speed and stay alert.
  • Secure your vehicle & valuables: Lock doors, keep valuables out of sight, and park near lighting or other travelers when possible, especially at night or in remote locations.

Travel Tips for North Dakota Drivers & Visitors

  • Use the map to time your breaks: Distances between services can be long. Use our location map and route list to plan stops along I-29, I-94, US-2, and US-281 so you’re not rushing to reach the next rest area near me.
  • Know what’s available at each stop: Each listing shows amenities at a glance—parking type, restrooms, vending, pet areas, Wi-Fi, and more—so you can decide whether to use a public rest area, a welcome center, or a nearby truck stop near you.
  • RV and dump station planning: Many North Dakota sites offer RV-friendly parking, but RV dump stations are limited at state rest areas, so plan disposal stops ahead of time along your route.
  • Fuel and food spacing : Services can be sparse between communities, especially along US-2 and US-281. Top off fuel before long segments and use rest stops with picnic areas and vending for snacks.
  • Winter & shoulder-season travel: In winter and early spring, some facilities may have reduced services, slick parking lots, or temporary closures. Always verify status using official DOT or tourism resources.

FAQ

We currently list 18 North Dakota rest areas and rest stops along I-29, I-94, US-2, and US-281. Each location includes route, mile marker, direction, and amenity indicators to help you choose your next stop easily.

Use the map to instantly see the closest rest area near your location.

Most North Dakota interstate rest areas do not offer RV dump stations. RV travelers should plan disposal at campgrounds, RV parks, or designated dump sites and always confirm service availability in advance.

Yes - listings highlight rest areas and rest stops with truck parking near me along I-29, I-94, US-2, and US-281. Availability may change throughout the day, so consider a backup next rest area near me when planning stops.

North Dakota does not operate full-scale visitor centers, but many rest areas provide brochure racks and tourism materials that function as small welcome centers with maps and local travel information.

We combine public data and traveler updates to provide accurate details on amenities, hours, and facility operations. However, closures or seasonal changes may occur, so always check posted signs, phone numbers, or NDDOT/511 resources before relying on a specific stop.

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