Glacial Lakes Rest Area Southbound – I-29

On I-29 southbound near Glacial Lakes in Roberts County, South Dakota, Glacial Lakes Rest Area offers a place to stop. 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.

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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

Drivers heading south on I-29 near Glacial Lakes, South Dakota, can take a break at the Glacial Lakes Rest Area. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the South Dakota Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-29, near Glacial Lakes in Roberts County. It is listed near mile marker 250.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces.

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

How long can you stay?

South Dakota limits stays to 3 hours, or 10 consecutive hours for drivers subject to federal hours-of-service rules. Camping is prohibited. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: SDCL 31-7-17 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 45.907802, -96.863554. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-29 Southbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 29 near Glacial Lakes.

How many truck spaces are there?

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.

How long can I park here?

South Dakota limits stays to 3 hours, or 10 consecutive hours for drivers subject to federal hours-of-service rules. Camping is prohibited. Posted signs on site apply.