Hidewood Rest Area Southbound – I-29
Looking for a break on I-29 southbound near Hidewood in Deuel County, South Dakota? Hidewood Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces. The next southbound stop is Vermillion Rest Area & Information Center, 134 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-29 Southbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 134 miles southbound on I-29. Plan a break here if you need one.
Vermillion Rest Area & Information Center134 mi ahead by the mile markers · South Dakota · Mile marker 26Previous southbound stop: Whetstone Valley Rest Area · 53 mi back by the mile markers
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
Not available: Wi-Fi.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Hidewood Rest Area serves southbound traffic on Interstate 29 near Hidewood, South Dakota. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the South Dakota Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-29 near Hidewood in Deuel County. The recorded position is around mile marker 160. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 164 and before exit 157. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
The northbound lanes have their own facility, Hidewood Rest Area – Northbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Further along I-29, Vermillion Rest Area & Information Center follows after roughly 134 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 13 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
Listed as not available: Wi-Fi.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
Parking rules
South Dakota limits stays to 3 hours, or 10 consecutive hours for drivers subject to federal hours-of-service rules. Camping is prohibited. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: SDCL 31-7-17 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
44.701186, -96.847862
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 Hidewood. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-29?
Vermillion Rest Area & Information Center, about 134 miles further along I-29 by the official mile markers.