I-15 rest stops in Idaho
I-15 has 5 rest stops in Idaho in our directory (4 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). Plan ahead between Malad Rest Area and Blackfoot Rest Area: that gap is roughly 76 miles.
Northbound: Cherry Creek Rest Area to Dubois Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek Rest Area | NB | – | Malad City | Yes | – | – |
| Malad Rest Area | SB | – | Malad City | Yes | – | ≈ 20 mi |
| Blackfoot Rest Area | NB | – | Blackfoot | Yes | – | ≈ 76 mi |
| Blackfoot Rest Area | SB | – | Blackfoot | Yes | – | < 1 mi |
| Dubois Rest Area | – | – | Dubois | Yes | – | ≈ 69 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Going the other way, the first stop is Dubois Rest Area and the last is Cherry Creek Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Dubois Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Blackfoot Rest Area
- Malad Rest Area
Can you sleep at rest stops in Idaho?
Time limit: 10 hours · no camping
Stays are limited to 10 hours at Interstate rest areas and 16 hours on other highways. Overnight stays within that limit are fine; camping is not.
Source: Idaho Transportation Department, checked October 2026. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice; posted limits win.
I-15 beyond Idaho
Southbound, I-15 continues in Utah. Northbound, it continues in Montana. All I-15 rest stops · All rest areas in Idaho
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-15 in Idaho?
5 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable northbound and 3 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-15 in Idaho?
About 76 miles, between Malad Rest Area near Malad City and Blackfoot Rest Area near Blackfoot.
Which I-15 rest stops in Idaho have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 5 of the 5 stops, for example Cherry Creek Rest Area, Malad Rest Area and Blackfoot Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-15 rest stops in Idaho?
Stays are limited to 10 hours at Interstate rest areas and 16 hours on other highways. Overnight stays within that limit are fine; camping is not. (Idaho Transportation Department)