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Alaska Rest Areas & Rest Stops (2026)

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Updated October 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Alaska DOT

Alaska has 15 public rest areas along its interstates and highways. Most of them sit on AK 3 and AK 1.

Compared with the US average, Alaska rest areas are less likely to have picnic areas (13% vs 37% nationally).

Planning a longer stop? Alaska's rules for overnight parking are summarized below, along with weigh stations and RV dump stations in the state.

Alaska Rest Area Map

Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza in Alaska, plus truck stops, weigh stations and dump stations. Open the interactive map to zoom in, filter by amenities and get directions.

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All 15 Rest Areas in Alaska

Rest stops in Alaska, sorted by road. Each one links to its own page with exact location, amenities and the next stop in each direction.

15 more stops with limited info

Mapped in OpenStreetMap, but without enough details yet for a page of their own. Know one of them? Tell us.

  • AK 1 Rest Area near Girdwood · AK 1
  • Turnagain Pass Rest Area Northbound · AK 1
  • Turnagain Pass Rest Area Southbound · AK 1
  • AK 3 Rest Area (north) · AK 3
  • AK 3 Rest Area (south) · AK 3
  • East Fork Campground and Rest Area · AK 3
  • June Creek Rest Area · AK 3
  • Farthest North Spruce Wayside (MP 235)
  • Rest Area
  • Rest Area near Aleknagik
  • Rest Area near Sand Point
  • Savage River & Mountain Vista
  • South Fork Koyukuk
  • South Fork Koyukuk
  • South Fork River Wayside

Can You Sleep at Rest Areas in Alaska?

Unknown – check posted signs

We haven't verified Alaska's official rule for overnight parking at rest areas yet. Time limits are posted at each rest area.

Posted signs at each rest area always take priority.

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Amenities at Alaska Rest Areas

  • Restrooms11 of 15
  • Truck parkingnot recorded
  • Picnic area2 of 15
  • Pet areanot recorded
  • Vending machinesnot recorded
  • Drinking waternot recorded
  • EV chargingnot recorded
  • Wi-Finot recorded
  • Dump stationnot recorded

Alaska rest areas are below the US average for picnic areas (13% vs 37% nationally).

Alaska Rest Area FAQ

How many rest areas are in Alaska?

Alaska has 15 rest areas and 0 welcome centers on its interstates and highways, according to our data from October 2026.

Can you sleep at rest areas in Alaska?

We haven't verified Alaska's official overnight rule yet. Check the signs posted at each rest area – they always take priority.

Which Alaska rest areas have truck parking?

None of the Alaska rest areas in our data has truck parking recorded yet. Nearby truck stops are listed below.

Do Alaska rest areas have dump stations?

We list 27 RV dump stations in Alaska. See the list below.

Truck Stops, Weigh Stations & RV Dump Stations in Alaska

8 weigh stations

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27 RV dump stations

+ 22 more on the map

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors · Last updated October 2026 ·Report an issue · Data sources