Wasta Rest Area Eastbound – I-90

I-90 eastbound travelers near Wasta in Pennington County, South Dakota, can pull in at Wasta Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces, plus 30 car spaces. The next eastbound stop is I-90 Belvidere Rest Area, about 67 miles further along I-90.

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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 (Eastbound)

Previous: Northern Hills Rest Area ≈ 97 mi along I-90Next: I-90 Belvidere Rest Area ≈ 67 mi along I-90

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-90.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking30Reported spaces
Truck parking7Reported 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✓ Picnic tables

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Wasta Rest Area is a stop for eastbound travelers on I-90 near Wasta in South Dakota. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the South Dakota Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

This is the eastbound facility on I-90, near Wasta in Pennington County. The recorded position is around mile marker 98.

Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Wasta Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

Further along I-90, I-90 Belvidere Rest Area follows after roughly 67 miles.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 30 spaces for cars and 7 for trucks (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables

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

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. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: SDCL 31-7-17 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 44.062716, -102.440247. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-90 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 90 near Wasta. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 7 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.

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

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.

What is the next stop on I-90?

I-90 Belvidere Rest Area, about 67 miles further along I-90 by the official mile markers.