I-94 rest stops in North Dakota
Driving I-94 through North Dakota, you pass 15 rest stops we know of, at 10 locations. Plan ahead between I-94 Rest Area near Beach and Hailstone Rest Area: that gap is roughly 132 miles. The FHWA survey counted 115 truck spaces here in total.
Eastbound: I-94 Rest Area near Beach to I-94 Rest Area near West Fargo
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-94 Rest Area near Beach | – | – | Beach | – | – | – |
| Hailstone Rest Area | EB | 119 | New Salem | – | 10 | ≈ 132 mi |
| Hailstone Rest Area | WB | 120 | New Salem | – | 8 | 1 mi |
| I-94 Rest Area near Center | – | – | Center | Yes | – | < 1 mi |
| Apple Creek Rest Area | EB | 169 | Bismarck | – | 15 | ≈ 55 mi |
| Apple Creek Rest Area | WB | 168 | Bismarck | – | 13 | 1 mi |
| Crystal Springs Rest Area | EB | 221 | Medina | – | 6 | 53 mi |
| Medina Rest Area | WB | 223 | Medina | Yes | 6 | ≈ 2.8 mi |
| Jamestown Rest Area | WB | 254 | Jamestown | Yes | 12 | 31 mi |
| Jamestown Rest Area | EB | 255 | Jamestown | Yes | 11 | 1 mi |
| Oriska Rest Area | EB | 304 | Oriska | – | 11 | 49 mi |
| Oriska Rest Area | WB | 304 | Oriska | – | 11 | < 1 mi |
| Lynchburg Rest Area | – | – | Fargo | – | 5 | ≈ 25 mi |
| Mapleton Rest Area | – | – | Fargo | – | 7 | ≈ 11 mi |
| I-94 Rest Area near West Fargo | – | – | West Fargo | – | – | ≈ 5.3 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 westbound
Going the other way, the first stop is I-94 Rest Area near West Fargo and the last is I-94 Rest Area near Beach. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- I-94 Rest Area near West Fargo · direction not confirmed
- Mapleton Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Lynchburg Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Oriska Rest Area · mile 304
- Jamestown Rest Area · mile 254
- Medina Rest Area · mile 223
- Apple Creek Rest Area · mile 168
- I-94 Rest Area near Center · direction not confirmed
- Hailstone Rest Area · mile 120
- I-94 Rest Area near Beach · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in North Dakota?
Neither North Dakota law nor the state DOT website sets an hour limit for rest areas, as far as we found. Each rest area may post its own time limit. Setting up camp outside your vehicle is not accepted.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: North Dakota rest areas (state DOT)
I-94 beyond North Dakota
Westbound, I-94 continues in Montana. Eastbound, it continues in Minnesota. All I-94 rest stops · All rest areas in North Dakota
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-94 in North Dakota?
15 rest stops in our list: 10 reachable eastbound and 10 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-94 in North Dakota?
About 132 miles, between I-94 Rest Area near Beach near Beach and Hailstone Rest Area near New Salem.
Which I-94 rest stops in North Dakota have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 4 of the 15 stops, for example I-94 Rest Area near Center, Medina Rest Area and Jamestown Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-94 rest stops in North Dakota?
We found no statewide hour limit in North Dakota. Follow the signs posted at each site.