Anchor Lake Rest Area Northbound – US-53
Looking for a break on US-53 northbound near Cotton in Saint Louis County, Minnesota? Anchor Lake Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 8 spaces, plus 8 car spaces.
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): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Anchor Lake Rest Area serves northbound traffic on U.S. Route 53 near Cotton, Minnesota. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Minnesota Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
This is the northbound facility on US-53, near Cotton in Saint Louis County. The recorded position is around mile marker 50.
Parking and amenities
There are 8 car spaces and 8 truck spaces according to the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law).
Listed amenities include:
- Picnic tables
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. 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: 47.319945, -92.470250. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on US-53 Northbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on U.S. Route 53 near Cotton.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 8 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
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.