Alexander Henry Rest Area Southbound – I-29
Looking for a break on I-29 southbound near Grafton in Walsh County, North Dakota? Alexander Henry Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 23 spaces. The next southbound stop is Elm River Rest Area, about 78 miles further along I-29.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Alexander Henry Rest Area serves southbound traffic on Interstate 29 near Grafton, North Dakota. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the North Dakota Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-29, near Grafton in Walsh County. The recorded position is around mile marker 178.
The northbound lanes have their own facility, Alexander Henry Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
If you would rather drive on, Elm River Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 78 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 23 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 48.458668, -97.194135. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-29 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 29 near Grafton. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 23 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Where is the next rest stop?
Elm River Rest Area, about 78 miles further along I-29 by the official mile markers.