Cass Lake Area Welcome Center Westbound – US-2

US-2 westbound travelers near Cass Lake in Cass County, Minnesota, can pull in at Cass Lake Area Welcome Center. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next westbound stop is Oak Lake Rest Area – Westbound, 72 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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

Next rest stop on US-2 Westbound

Oak Lake Rest Area – Westbound72 mi ahead by the mile markers · Minnesota · Mile marker 59

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Cass Lake Area Welcome Center is a stop for westbound travelers on US-2 near Cass Lake in Minnesota. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Minnesota Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the westbound lanes of US-2, near Cass Lake in Cass County. It is listed near mile marker 131.

Further along US-2, Oak Lake Rest Area – Westbound follows after roughly 72 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Time limits and overnight parking

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 welcome center can set a different limit. Source: MnDOT rest area policy (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 47.382573, -94.591599. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of US-2 is this welcome center on?

It serves westbound traffic on U.S. Route 2 near Cass 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.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

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

Is this welcome center open 24 hours?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

How long can I park here?

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.

Where is the next rest stop?

Oak Lake Rest Area – Westbound, about 72 miles further along US-2 by the official mile markers.