Middle Spunk Rest Area Westbound – I-94

I-94 westbound travelers near Clearwater in Stearns County, Minnesota, can pull in at Middle Spunk Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces, plus 17 car spaces. The next westbound stop is Burgen Lake Rest Area, about 72 miles further along I-94.

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

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Car parking17Reported spaces
Truck parking17Reported 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✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Middle Spunk Rest Area is a stop for westbound travelers on I-94 near Clearwater in Minnesota. Its current operating status has not been verified. 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 I-94, near Clearwater in Stearns County. It is listed near mile marker 177.

The eastbound lanes have their own facility, Big Spunk Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

If you would rather drive on, Burgen Lake Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 72 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

There are 17 car spaces and 17 truck spaces according to the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables

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

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: 45.605136, -94.476779. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-94 is this rest area on?

It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 94 near Clearwater. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 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?

Burgen Lake Rest Area, about 72 miles further along I-94 by the official mile markers.