Elm River Rest Area Northbound – I-29

I-29 northbound travelers near Kelso in Cass County, North Dakota, can pull in at Elm River Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 11 spaces. The next northbound stop is Alexander Henry Rest Area, about 79 miles further along I-29.

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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 (Northbound)

Previous: Lake Agassiz Rest Area ≈ 96 mi along I-29Next: Alexander Henry Rest Area ≈ 79 mi along I-29

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-29.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking11Reported 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

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Elm River Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-29 near Kelso in North Dakota. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-29, near Kelso in Cass County. It is listed near mile marker 99.

Heading the other way? Use Elm River Rest Area (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-29, Alexander Henry Rest Area follows after roughly 79 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 truck parking spaces.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 47.333051, -97.048503. 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-29 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 29 near Kelso. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 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.

What is the next stop on I-29?

Alexander Henry Rest Area, about 79 miles further along I-29 by the official mile markers.