Clare Welcome Center Southbound – US-127
On US-127 southbound in Michigan, Clare Welcome Center offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 48 spaces. The next southbound stop is Dewitt Rest Area, about 71 miles further along US-127.
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
Not available: Family restroom.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this welcome center
Drivers heading south on US-127 in Michigan can take a break at the Clare Welcome Center. The Michigan DOT listing showed this location as open when checked on October 31, 2026. Confirm the current situation with the Michigan Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
The welcome center sits on the southbound side of US-127. The recorded position is around mile marker 160.
Further along US-127, Dewitt Rest Area follows after roughly 71 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 48 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
- Visitor information
Listed as not available: family restroom.
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Opening status
Last status: open (Michigan DOT, October 31, 2026). Treat it as a snapshot, not as real-time information.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 43.850603, -84.776584. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this welcome center on US-127 Southbound?
Yes. The Michigan DOT record identifies it as the southbound facility on U.S. Route 127.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 48 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, as checked on October 31, 2026. Check current conditions before travel.
What is the next stop on US-127?
Dewitt Rest Area, about 71 miles further along US-127 by the official mile markers.