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French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area
French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area sits on I-5 near Wilsonville in Clackamas County (mile 281.6), southbound. Truckers get 57 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, southbound drivers reach Santiam River Rest Area about 45 miles later. Portland, OR is the closest big city, about 18 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-5 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 281.6 |
| Location | Wilsonville, Clackamas County, Oregon Directions (45.2737, -122.7750) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 57 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | Oregon Department of Transportation |
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-5
Heading southbound
Santiam River Rest Area
about 45 miles · Rest area near Jefferson
Heading northbound
Gee Creek Rest Area
about 40 miles · Rest area in Washington
Other side of the highway: French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area (Northbound).
Sleeping in your car here
Oregon allows 12 hours at a rest area. Tents and camping are off limits.
Based on OAR 734-030-0010. All Oregon rest area rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area?
On I-5 southbound at mile 281.6 near Wilsonville in Clackamas County, Oregon. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area serve?
Southbound traffic on I-5. Traffic the other way uses French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area.
How far is the next rest stop after French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area?
Southbound: Santiam River Rest Area, about 45 miles. Northbound: Gee Creek Rest Area, about 40 miles.
Can you sleep at French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area?
Oregon allows 12 hours at a rest area. Tents and camping are off limits.
Is there truck parking at French Prairie (Baldock) Rest Area?
57 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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