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Montana Rest Areas & Rest Stops (2026)

  • 81 rest areas
  • 1 service plaza
  • 3 interstates

Updated October 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Montana DOT

Montana has 81 public rest areas along its interstates and highways, plus 1 service plaza on I-90 with fuel and food. Most of them sit on I-90, I-15 and I-94.

The longest stretch between two rest areas in the same direction is about 127 miles on I-90 westbound, between I-90 Westbound Rest Area (Exit 377) and Homestake Rest Area (Westbound). Compared with the US average, Montana rest areas are more likely to have pet areas (27% vs 5% nationally).

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

Montana Rest Area Map

Every rest area, welcome center and service plaza in Montana, 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 81 Rest Areas in Montana

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

46 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.

  • Barretts Parking Area, I-15 Southbound · I-15 · Exit 56
  • Dearborn Rest Area · I-15 · Exit 240
  • I-15 Northbound Rest Area near Conrad · I-15 · Exit 339
  • Homestake Rest Area (Eastbound) · I-90
  • Homestake Rest Area (Westbound) · I-90
  • I-90 Eastbound Rest Area near Livingston · I-90 · Exit 324
  • Bad Route Rest Area · I-94 · Exit 192
  • I-94 Eastbound Rest Area near Wibaux · I-94 · Exit 241
  • I-94 Westbound Rest Area near Wibaux · I-94 · Exit 241
  • Plentywood Rest Area · MT 5
  • Twin Bridges Rest Area · MT 41
  • Clearwater Junction Rest Area · MT 200
  • Chester Rest Area · US-2
  • Culbertson Rest Area · US-2
  • Cut Bank Rest Area · US-2
  • Malta Rest Area · US-2
  • Troy Rest Area · US-2
  • US-2 Rest Area · US-2
  • Harlowton Rest Area · US-12
  • Roundup Rest Area · US-12
  • Paul Williams Memorial Rest Area · US-87
  • US-87 Rest Area · US-87
  • Choteau Rest Area · US-89
  • Emigrant Rest Area · US-89
  • Mission Mountain Interpretive Overlook · US-93
  • Mission Mountains Viewpoint and Picnic Area · US-93
  • Scenic Overlook · US-93
  • Whitefish Rest Area · US-93
  • Broadus Rest Area · US-212
  • Ennis Rest Area · US-287
  • Three Forks Rest Area · US-287 · Exit 274
  • West Yellowstone Rest Area · US-287
  • US-310 Rest Area near Bridger · US-310
  • Anaconda Rest Area · Exit 208
  • Aspen Rest Stop
  • Flowing Wells Road Rest Area
  • Kiwanis Rest Area
  • Locate Rest Area
  • Montana State Rest Area
  • MT 200 Rest Area
  • Osprey Landing Boat Launch
  • Rest Area
  • Rest Area
  • Rest Area
  • Rest Area
  • Rock Creek Vista Point

Rest Areas by Interstate in Montana

Rest areas on a divided interstate usually serve one direction only. Here they're listed in order of travel, with the distance to the next stop (by mile marker where known).

I-15 Rest Areas in Montana

I-15 has 15 rest stops in Montana – 8 northbound, 7 southbound.

I-15 Northbound

  1. Lima Rest Area · Exit 15

    ↓ 18 mi

  2. Red Rocks Parking Area, I-15 Northbound · Exit 37

    ↓ 68.1 mi

  3. Divide Rest Area, I-15 Northbound · Exit 111

    ↓ 50.9 mi

  4. Jefferson City Rest Area (Northbound)

    ↓ 44 mi

  5. Lyons Creek Rest Area (Northbound)

    ↓ 18 mi

  6. Dearborn Rest Area (limited info) · Exit 240

    ↓ 55.4 mi

  7. Rest Area I-15 NB · Exit 321

    ↓ 20 mi

  8. I-15 Northbound Rest Area near Conrad (limited info) · Exit 339

I-15 Southbound

  1. Sweet Grass Rest Area · Exit 397

    ↓ 74.6 mi

  2. Rest Area I-15 SB · Exit 321

    ↓ 69.3 mi

  3. Lyons Creek Rest Area (Southbound)

    ↓ 44 mi

  4. Jefferson City Rest Area (Southbound)

    ↓ 51.6 mi

  5. Divide Rest Area, I-15 Southbound · Exit 111

    ↓ 49.2 mi

  6. Barretts Parking Area, I-15 Southbound (limited info) · Exit 56

    ↓ 22 mi

  7. Red Rocks Parking Area, I-15 Southbound · Exit 37

All rest areas on I-15 →

I-90 Rest Areas in Montana

I-90 has 20 rest stops in Montana – 10 eastbound, 10 westbound.

I-90 Eastbound

  1. I-90 Eastbound Rest Area (Exit 5) · Exit 5

    ↓ 46.8 mi

  2. Quartz Flat · Exit 55

    ↓ 11.4 mi

  3. Alberton Rest Area (Eastbound)

    ↓ 55 mi

  4. Rock Creek Parking Area · Exit 126 · both directions

    ↓ 14.2 mi

  5. Bearmouth Rest Area, I-90 Eastbound · Exit 138

    ↓ 23.6 mi

  6. Gold Creek Parking Area, I-90 Eastbound · Exit 170

    ↓ 50.9 mi

  7. Homestake Rest Area (Eastbound) (limited info)

    ↓ 82.6 mi

  8. I-90 Eastbound Rest Area near Livingston (limited info) · Exit 324

    ↓ 45.8 mi

  9. I-90 Eastbound Rest Area (Exit 377) · Exit 377

    ↓ 34.8 mi

  10. I-90 Eastbound Rest Area

I-90 Westbound

  1. Christiansen-Graham-Rest-Area · Exit 478

    ↓ 52.9 mi

  2. I-90 Westbound Rest Area

    ↓ 34.7 mi

  3. I-90 Westbound Rest Area (Exit 377) · Exit 377

    ↓ 126.7 mi

  4. Homestake Rest Area (Westbound) (limited info)

    ↓ 69 mi

  5. Gold Creek Parking Area, I-90 Westbound · Exit 166

    ↓ 22.4 mi

  6. Bearmouth Rest Area, I-90 Westbound · Exit 138

    ↓ 13.9 mi

  7. Rock Creek Parking Area · Exit 126 · both directions

    ↓ 55 mi

  8. Alberton Rest Area (Westbound)

    ↓ 12.1 mi

  9. Quartz Flat · Exit 55

    ↓ 46.8 mi

  10. I-90 Westbound Rest Area (Exit 5) · Exit 5

I-90 – direction not known

All rest areas on I-90 →

I-94 Rest Areas in Montana

I-94 has 9 rest stops in Montana – 4 eastbound, 4 westbound.

I-94 Eastbound

  1. Custer Rest Area (Eastbound)

    ↓ 24.5 mi

  2. Hysham Rest Area (Eastbound)

    ↓ 49 mi

  3. Hathaway Rest Area (Eastbound) · Exit 117

    ↓ 110.3 mi

  4. I-94 Eastbound Rest Area near Wibaux (limited info) · Exit 241

I-94 Westbound

  1. I-94 Westbound Rest Area near Wibaux (limited info) · Exit 241

    ↓ 111.2 mi

  2. Hathaway Rest Area (Westbound) · Exit 117

    ↓ 48 mi

  3. Hysham Rest Area (Westbound)

    ↓ 21.5 mi

  4. Custer Rest Area (Westbound)

I-94 – direction not known

  • Bad Route Rest Area (limited info)

All rest areas on I-94 →

Can You Sleep at Rest Areas in Montana?

Unknown – check posted signs

We haven't verified Montana'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.

Compare rules in all 50 states →

Amenities at Montana Rest Areas

  • Restrooms56 of 81
  • Truck parking28 of 81
  • Picnic area28 of 81
  • Pet area22 of 81
  • Vending machines2 of 81
  • Drinking water25 of 81
  • EV charging1 of 81
  • Wi-Fi3 of 81
  • Dump station1 of 81

Montana rest areas are above the US average for pet areas (27% vs 5% nationally).

Montana Welcome Centers & Service Plazas

Welcome centers offer maps, travel information and often staff; service plazas on toll roads add fuel and food.

Montana Rest Area FAQ

How many rest areas are in Montana?

Montana has 81 rest areas and 0 welcome centers on its interstates and highways, plus 1 service plaza, according to our data from October 2026.

Can you sleep at rest areas in Montana?

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

Which Montana rest areas have truck parking?

28 rest areas in Montana have designated truck parking, including Jefferson City Rest Area (Northbound), Jefferson City Rest Area (Southbound) and Lyons Creek Rest Area (Northbound).

Do Montana rest areas have dump stations?

We list 16 RV dump stations in Montana, some of them at rest areas. See the list below.

Truck Stops, Weigh Stations & RV Dump Stations in Montana

Rest Areas in Neighboring States

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