Jefferson City Rest Area Southbound – I-15
I-15 southbound travelers near Jefferson City in Jefferson County, Montana, can pull in at Jefferson City Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 4 spaces. The next southbound stop is Divide Rest Area, about 69 miles further along I-15.
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
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Jefferson City Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-15 near Jefferson City in Montana. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the Montana Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-15, near Jefferson City in Jefferson County. It is listed near mile marker 178.
Heading the other way? Use Jefferson City Rest Area (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Further along I-15, Divide Rest Area follows after roughly 69 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 4 truck parking spaces.
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Parking rules
Montana allows overnight parking at rest areas for up to 12 hours, one space per vehicle; camping is prohibited. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: Montana DOT (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 46.415896, -112.006356. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-15 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 15 near Jefferson City. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 4 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
How long can I park here?
Montana allows overnight parking at rest areas for up to 12 hours, one space per vehicle; camping is prohibited. Posted signs on site apply.
Where is the next rest stop?
Divide Rest Area, about 69 miles further along I-15 by the official mile markers.