Elm River Rest Area Southbound – I-29

I-29 southbound travelers near Kelso in Cass County, North Dakota, can pull in at Elm River Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces.

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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: Alexander Henry Rest Area ≈ 78 mi along I-29

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported spaces

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

Elm River Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-29 near Kelso in North Dakota. Its current operating status has not been verified. Conditions can change, so confirm with the North Dakota Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-29, near Kelso in Cass County. The recorded position is around mile marker 100.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Elm River Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 10 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 47.331838, -97.050677. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-29 is this rest area on?

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

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.