Oak Lake Rest Area Westbound – US-2
US-2 westbound travelers near Erskine in Polk County, Minnesota, can pull in at Oak Lake Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces. The next westbound stop is Fishers Landing Travel Information Center – Westbound, 47 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on US-2 Westbound
Fishers Landing Travel Information Center – Westbound47 mi ahead by the mile markers · Minnesota · Mile marker 12Previous westbound stop: Cass Lake Area Welcome Center – Westbound · 72 mi back by the mile markers
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, 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
Oak Lake Rest Area is a stop for westbound travelers on US-2 near Erskine in Minnesota. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Minnesota Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the westbound lanes of US-2, near Erskine in Polk County. The recorded position is around mile marker 59.
If you would rather drive on, Fishers Landing Travel Information Center – Westbound is the next listed stop, around 47 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 7 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Parking rules
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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: MnDOT rest area policy (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 47.657562, -95.969042. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of US-2 is this rest area on?
It serves westbound traffic on U.S. Route 2 near Erskine.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 7 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions 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?
Fishers Landing Travel Information Center – Westbound, about 47 miles further along US-2 by the official mile markers.