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Culkin Rest Area
Culkin Rest Area sits on I-35 near Mahtowa in Carlton County (mile 226), northbound. It has 11 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. After this, northbound drivers reach Thompson Hill Travel Information Center 24 miles later. The nearest large city is Minneapolis, MN, 114 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-35 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 226 |
| Location | Mahtowa, Carlton County, Minnesota Directions (46.5593, -92.5967) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 11 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-35
Heading northbound
Thompson Hill Travel Information Center
24 miles · Welcome center near Duluth
Heading southbound
General Andrews Rest Area
18 miles · Rest area near Sturgeon Lake
Food and fuel: Emporia Service Area, about 693 mi
How long can you stay?
Stays here are capped at 4 hours (10 for trucks) under Minnesota rules.
Source: MnDOT rest area policy. Rules and closures in Minnesota
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- US-53: Independence Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms
- Superior Rest Area 23 Rest area21 truck spaces
- Floodwood Rest Area Rest area8 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Culkin Rest Area?
On I-35 northbound at mile 226 near Mahtowa in Carlton County, Minnesota. Coordinates are in the table above.
Which direction does Culkin Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on I-35.
How far is the next rest stop after Culkin Rest Area?
Northbound: Thompson Hill Travel Information Center, 24 miles. Southbound: General Andrews Rest Area, 18 miles.
Can you sleep at Culkin Rest Area?
Stays here are capped at 4 hours (10 for trucks) under Minnesota rules.
Is there truck parking at Culkin Rest Area?
11 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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