White Lake Rest Area Westbound – I-90
White Lake Rest Area is a rest area on I-90 westbound near White Lake in Aurora County, South Dakota. Reported truck parking: 9 spaces. The next westbound stop is Vivian Rest Area – Westbound, 80 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-90 Westbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 80 miles westbound on I-90. Plan a break here if you need one.
Vivian Rest Area – Westbound80 mi ahead by the mile markers · South Dakota · Mile marker 221Previous westbound stop: Salem Rest Area – Westbound · 61 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
On Interstate 90 westbound near White Lake, the White Lake Rest Area gives travelers in South Dakota a place to stop. Closures are announced by the South Dakota Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the westbound side of I-90 near White Lake in Aurora County. It is listed near mile marker 301. Once you pass exit 308 westbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 296, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Heading the other way? Use White Lake Rest Area – Eastbound (eastbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Further along I-90, Vivian Rest Area – Westbound follows after roughly 80 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 9 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
Listed as not available: Wi-Fi.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
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
43.708795, -98.616303
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-90 is this rest area on?
It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 90 near White Lake. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
Where is the next rest stop?
Vivian Rest Area – Westbound, about 80 miles further along I-90 by the official mile markers.