French Prairie Rest Area Northbound – I-5

On I-5 northbound in Oregon, French Prairie Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 56 spaces. The next northbound stop is Gee Creek Safety Rest Area – Northbound, about 40 mi ahead (estimated).

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Next rest stop on I-5 Northbound

Gee Creek Safety Rest Area – Northboundabout 40 mi ahead (estimated) · Washington · Mile marker 11.05

Previous northbound stop: Santiam River Rest Area – Northbound · about 45 mi back (estimated)

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking56Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading north on I-5 in Oregon can take a break at the French Prairie Rest Area. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Oregon Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-5.

Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area – Southbound, on the other side of the highway.

Driving on, the next listed stop is Gee Creek Safety Rest Area – Northbound in Washington, roughly 40 road miles ahead (estimated).

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 56 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

Time limits and overnight parking

Oregon allows a stay of up to 12 hours in any 24-hour period at state rest areas. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: OAR 734-030-0010 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

45.270974, -122.775635

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-5 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 5. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-5?

Gee Creek Safety Rest Area – Northbound, about 40 miles ahead by road (estimated), in Washington.