Cactus Flat Rest Area Eastbound – I-90

I-90 eastbound travelers near Cactus Flats in Jackson County, South Dakota, can pull in at Cactus Flat Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces. The next eastbound stop is I-90 Belvidere Rest Area – Eastbound, 36 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-90 Eastbound

I-90 Belvidere Rest Area – Eastbound36 mi ahead by the mile markers · South Dakota · Mile marker 165

Previous eastbound stop: Wasta Rest Area – Eastbound · 31 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking15Reported 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

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

Cactus Flat Rest Area is a stop for eastbound travelers on I-90 near Cactus Flats in South Dakota. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

This is the eastbound facility on I-90, near Cactus Flats in Jackson County. It is listed near mile marker 129. Once you pass exit 127 eastbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 131, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

The next eastbound stop is I-90 Belvidere Rest Area – Eastbound, about 36 miles further along I-90.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 15 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • 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

43.853000, -101.929000

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-90 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 90 near Cactus Flats.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-90?

I-90 Belvidere Rest Area – Eastbound, about 36 miles further along I-90 by the official mile markers.