Swartz Creek Rest Area Eastbound – I-69

On I-69 eastbound in Michigan, Swartz Creek Rest Area offers a place to stop. The next eastbound stop is Five Lakes Rest Area, about 35 miles further along I-69.

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Open — Source: Michigan DOT, checked Oct 31, 2026.

Location map

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

Open directions

Facilities and amenities

✓ Family restroom✓ Pet area

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-69 in Michigan can take a break at the Swartz Creek Rest Area. Michigan DOT reported it open on October 31, 2026. Confirm the current situation with the Michigan Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-69. The recorded position is around mile marker 126.

The next eastbound stop is Five Lakes Rest Area, about 35 miles further along I-69.

Parking and amenities

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Family restroom
  • Pet area

Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Opening status

Michigan DOT showed the rest area as open on October 31, 2026. Conditions may have changed since then.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 42.963479, -83.866990. 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 I-69 Eastbound?

Yes. The the Michigan DOT record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 69.

Can I walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

Where is the next rest stop?

Five Lakes Rest Area, about 35 miles further along I-69 by the official mile markers.