Rend Lake Rest Area Northbound – I-57

Rend Lake Rest Area is a rest area on I-57 northbound near Steel City, Illinois. Reported truck parking: 34 spaces. The next northbound stop is Post Oak Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-57.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Previous: Trail of Tears Rest Area ≈ 42 mi along I-57Next: Post Oak Rest Area ≈ 40 mi along I-57

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-57.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking34Reported 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✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Playground

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 57 northbound near Steel City, the Rend Lake Rest Area gives travelers in Illinois a place to stop. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Illinois Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-57, near Steel City. The recorded position is around mile marker 74.

Further along I-57, Post Oak Rest Area follows after roughly 40 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 34 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Playground

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

Time limits and overnight parking

Illinois limits stays at rest areas to 3 hours for all vehicles; a shorter limit can be posted when a rest area is full. Tollway oases have their own rules. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 38.031022, -88.924069. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-57 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 57 near Steel City.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 34 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

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

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

Illinois limits stays at rest areas to 3 hours for all vehicles; a shorter limit can be posted when a rest area is full. Tollway oases have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.

What is the next stop on I-57?

Post Oak Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-57 by the official mile markers.