Rest Stops NearbyI-90 rest stops in New Hampshire
I-90 has 10 rest stops in New Hampshire in our directory (9 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). That includes 2 welcome centers. The longest stretch without a stop is about 50 miles, between Sanbornton Rest Area and The Basin, East Rest Area. The FHWA survey counted 84 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: Salem Rest Area to Littleton Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Rest Area | NB | 1 | Salem | – | 32 | – |
| Hooksett Welcome Center South | SB | 31 | Hooksett | – | 12 | 30 mi |
| Hooksett Welcome Center North | NB | 31 | Hooksett | Yes | 6 | < 1 mi |
| Canterbury Rest Area | NB | 51 | Canterbury | Yes | 15 | 20 mi |
| Sanbornton Rest Area | SB | 61 | Sanbornton | Yes | 9 | 10 mi |
| The Basin, East Rest Area | – | – | Deerfield | Yes | – | ≈ 50 mi |
| The Basin, West Rest Area | – | – | Deerfield | Yes | – | < 1 mi |
| Boise Rock Rest Area | – | – | Deerfield | – | – | ≈ 2.4 mi |
| I-93 Rest Area near Deerfield | – | – | Deerfield | – | – | < 1 mi |
| Littleton Rest Area | – | 44 | Littleton | Yes | 10 | ≈ 17 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
Heading south, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Littleton Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Littleton Rest Area · mile 44 · direction not confirmed
- I-93 Rest Area near Deerfield · direction not confirmed
- Boise Rock Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- The Basin, West Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- The Basin, East Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Sanbornton Rest Area · mile 61
- Hooksett Welcome Center South · mile 31
Can you sleep at rest stops in New Hampshire?
No hour limit set · no camping
Tents and sleeping on the ground are not allowed. The law sets no hour limit for parked vehicles.
Source: RSA 236:58, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
Official list: New Hampshire rest areas (state DOT)
I-90 beyond New Hampshire
Northbound, it continues in Vermont. All I-90 rest stops · All rest areas in New Hampshire
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-90 in New Hampshire?
10 rest stops in our list: 8 reachable northbound and 7 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-90 in New Hampshire?
About 50 miles, between Sanbornton Rest Area near Sanbornton and The Basin, East Rest Area near Deerfield.
Is there a welcome center on I-90 in New Hampshire?
Yes: Hooksett Welcome Center South (southbound) and Hooksett Welcome Center North (northbound).
Which I-90 rest stops in New Hampshire have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 6 of the 10 stops, for example Hooksett Welcome Center North, Canterbury Rest Area and Sanbornton Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-90 rest stops in New Hampshire?
Tents and sleeping on the ground are not allowed. The law sets no hour limit for parked vehicles. (RSA 236:58)