I-15 rest stops in Montana
I-15 has 16 rest stops in Montana in our directory (10 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). That includes 1 truck parking area. Plan ahead between Dearborn Rest Area and Teton Rest Area: that gap is 80 miles. Truck drivers find 171 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: Lima Rest Area to Sweetgrass Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Rest Area | NB | 15 | Lima | Yes | 19 | – |
| Red Rocks Rest Area | SB | 34 | Red Rocks | Yes | 7 | 19 mi |
| Red Rocks Rest Area | NB | 34 | Red Rocks | Yes | 9 | < 1 mi |
| Barretts Parking Area | SB | – | Dillon | No | – | ≈ 22 mi |
| Divide Rest Area | NB | 109 | Divide | Yes | 16 | ≈ 56 mi |
| Divide Rest Area | SB | 109 | Divide | Yes | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Jefferson City Rest Area | NB | 177 | Jefferson City | – | 8 | 68 mi |
| Jefferson City Rest Area | SB | 178 | Jefferson City | – | 4 | 1 mi |
| Lyons Creek Rest Area | NB | 222 | Lyons Creek | – | 2 | 44 mi |
| Lyons Creek Rest Area | SB | 222 | Lyons Creek | – | 2 | < 1 mi |
| Dearborn Rest Area | NB | 239 | Wolf Creek | – | 25 | 17 mi |
| Dearborn Rest Area | SB | 239 | Wolf Creek | – | 25 | < 1 mi |
| Teton Rest Area | SB | 319 | Collins | – | 10 | 80 mi |
| Teton Rest Area | NB | 319 | Collins | – | 9 | < 1 mi |
| Conrad Rest Area | NB | 339 | Conrad | – | 18 | 20 mi |
| Sweetgrass Rest Area | NB | 398 | Sweetgrass | – | 7 | 59 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
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Sweetgrass Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Teton Rest Area · mile 319
- Dearborn Rest Area · mile 239
- Lyons Creek Rest Area · mile 222
- Jefferson City Rest Area · mile 178
- Divide Rest Area · mile 109
- Barretts Parking Area
- Red Rocks Rest Area · mile 34
Can you sleep at rest stops in Montana?
Time limit: 12 hours · no camping
Overnight stays of up to 12 hours are allowed, one parking space per vehicle. Camping is not allowed.
Source: Montana Department of Transportation, checked October 2026. Signs at a site can set a shorter limit. Not legal advice.
Official list: Montana rest areas (state DOT)
I-15 beyond Montana
Southbound, I-15 continues in Idaho. All I-15 rest stops · All rest areas in Montana
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-15 in Montana?
16 rest stops in our list: 9 reachable northbound and 7 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-15 in Montana?
About 80 miles, between Dearborn Rest Area near Wolf Creek and Teton Rest Area near Collins.
Which I-15 rest stops in Montana have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 5 of the 16 stops, for example Lima Rest Area, Red Rocks Rest Area and Red Rocks Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-15 rest stops in Montana?
Overnight stays of up to 12 hours are allowed, one parking space per vehicle. Camping is not allowed. (Montana Department of Transportation)