Hidewood Rest Area Northbound – I-29
I-29 northbound travelers near Hidewood in Deuel County, South Dakota, can pull in at Hidewood Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces. The next northbound stop is Whetstone Valley Rest Area, 53 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-29 Northbound
Whetstone Valley Rest Area53 mi ahead by the mile markers · South Dakota · Mile marker 213Previous northbound stop: Ward Rest Area – Northbound · 39 mi back by the mile markers
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
Not available: Wi-Fi.
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
Hidewood Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-29 near Hidewood in South Dakota. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the South Dakota Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-29 near Hidewood in Deuel County. It is listed near mile marker 160. Northbound, you reach it after exit 157; the next exit after the rest area is exit 164. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Hidewood Rest Area – Southbound, on the other side of the highway.
Further along I-29, Whetstone Valley Rest Area follows after roughly 53 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
Listed as not available: Wi-Fi.
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
Time limits and overnight parking
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).
Coordinates
44.698303, -96.842583
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-29 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 29 near Hidewood. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-29?
Whetstone Valley Rest Area, about 53 miles further along I-29 by the official mile markers.