New Market Rest Area Southbound – I-35

On I-35 southbound near Elko in Steele County, Minnesota, New Market Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces. The next southbound stop is Straight River Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-35.

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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.

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Southbound)

Previous: Forest Lake Rest Area ≈ 56 mi along I-35Next: Straight River Rest Area ≈ 40 mi along I-35

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-35.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking15Reported 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✓ Public phone✓ Playground

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading south on I-35 near Elko, Minnesota, can take a break at the New Market Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. 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 southbound lanes of I-35, near Elko in Steele County. It is listed near mile marker 75.

If you would rather drive on, Straight River Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 40 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 15 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Public phone
  • Playground

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: MnDOT rest area policy (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 44.550969, -93.301163. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-35 Southbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 35 near Elko.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 15 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.

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

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.

What is the next stop on I-35?

Straight River Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-35 by the official mile markers.