Lima Rest Area Northbound – I-15

Lima is a rest area on I-15 northbound near Lima in Beaverhead County, Montana. Reported truck parking: 19 spaces. The next northbound stop is Red Rocks Rest Area – Northbound, 19 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-15 Northbound

Red Rocks Rest Area – Northbound19 mi ahead by the mile markers · Montana · Mile marker 34

Previous northbound stop: Dubois Rest Area – Northbound · about 36 mi back (straight line)

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking19Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 15 northbound near Lima, the Lima Rest Area gives travelers in Montana a place to stop. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Montana Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-15, near Lima in Beaverhead County. It is listed near mile marker 15. You will find it at exit 15. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.

Further along I-15, Red Rocks Rest Area – Northbound follows after roughly 19 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Time limits and overnight parking

Montana allows overnight parking at rest areas for up to 12 hours, one space per vehicle; camping is prohibited. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: Montana DOT (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 44.631203, -112.589463. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-15 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 15 near Lima.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Can I stop here at night?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

Montana allows overnight parking at rest areas for up to 12 hours, one space per vehicle; camping is prohibited. Posted signs on site apply.

What is the next stop on I-15?

Red Rocks Rest Area – Northbound, about 19 miles further along I-15 by the official mile markers.