General Andrews Rest Area Southbound – I-35
On I-35 southbound near Sturgeon Lake in Pine County, Minnesota, General Andrews Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next southbound stop is Forest Lake Rest Area, about 77 miles further along I-35.
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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading south on I-35 near Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, can take a break at the General Andrews Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-35 near Sturgeon Lake in Pine County. The recorded position is around mile marker 208.
The next southbound stop is Forest Lake Rest Area, about 77 miles further along I-35.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 10 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Accessible facilities
- Drinking water
- Public phone
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
How long can you stay?
In Minnesota, commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules may park up to 10 hours at rest areas with truck stalls; other motorists up to 4 hours where posted. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: MnDOT rest area policy (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 46.356929, -92.806563. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-35 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 35 near Sturgeon Lake.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 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?
In Minnesota, commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules may park up to 10 hours at rest areas with truck stalls; other motorists up to 4 hours where posted. Posted signs on site apply.
What is the next stop on I-35?
Forest Lake Rest Area, about 77 miles further along I-35 by the official mile markers.