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Watervliet Rest Area
Watervliet Rest Area is a rest area on I-94 westbound in Michigan, at mile 42 near Paw Paw Lake. Truckers get 52 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. On record: restrooms. After this, westbound drivers reach Rest area closed about 6.4 miles later. The nearest large city is South Bend, IN, 34 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-94 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 42 |
| Location | Paw Paw Lake, Berrien County, Michigan Directions (42.1812, -86.2399) |
| Amenities | Restrooms |
| Truck parking | 52 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-94
Heading westbound
Rest area closed
about 6.4 miles · Rest area near Coloma
Food and fuel: Indiana Toll Road Travel Plaza One, about 77 mi
Heading eastbound
Battle Creek Rest Area
about 54 miles · Rest area near Springfield
Can you sleep here?
Any time limit here comes from the posted signs; Michigan has no statewide one that we found.
Legal source: MDOT proposed rules (2025). All Michigan rest area rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Glenn Rest Area 726 Rest area17 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Watervliet Rest Area?
On I-94 westbound at mile 42 near Paw Paw Lake in Berrien County, Michigan. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Watervliet Rest Area serve?
Westbound traffic on I-94.
Does Watervliet Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Watervliet Rest Area?
Westbound: Rest area closed, about 6.4 miles. Eastbound: Battle Creek Rest Area, about 54 miles.
Can you sleep at Watervliet Rest Area?
Any time limit here comes from the posted signs; Michigan has no statewide one that we found.
Is there truck parking at Watervliet Rest Area?
52 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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