Rest areaUS-131 · Southbound

Rockford Rest Area 525

Rockford Rest Area 525 sits on US-131 near Paris in Kent County (mile 99), southbound. Truckers get 26 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, southbound drivers reach Alamo Rest Area 709 56 miles later. The nearest large city is Grand Rapids, MI, 12 miles in a straight line.

Highway	US-131 · Southbound
Mile marker	99
Location	Paris, Kent County, Michigan Directions (43.1385, -85.5916)
Amenities	Amenities not mapped. Know what is here? Tell us below.
Truck parking	26 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on US-131

Heading southbound

Alamo Rest Area 709
56 miles · Rest area near Alamo

Heading northbound

Morley Rest Area 533
23 miles · Rest area near Amble

Sleeping in your car here

Michigan sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.

Rule: MDOT proposed rules (2025). More on Michigan rules

Rest stops on other highways nearby

I-96 Rest Area at Mile 25 Rest area

I-96 EB · Mile 25 · Bristol · about 12 mi

9 truck spaces
Fruitport Rest Area 502 Rest area

I-96 WB · Mile 8 · Spring Lake · about 26 mi

Restrooms 18 truck spaces
Zeeland Rest Area 528 Rest area

I-196 (Michigan) EB · Mile 58 · Vriesland · about 28 mi

Restrooms 41 truck spaces
Saranac Rest Area 532 Rest area

I-96 EB · Mile 63 · Saranac · about 28 mi

Restrooms 37 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

More rest stops

All rest stops on US-131 · Rest areas in Michigan · Rest stop finder

Frequently asked questions

Where is Rockford Rest Area 525?

On US-131 southbound at mile 99 near Paris in Kent County, Michigan. Coordinates are in the table above.

Which direction does Rockford Rest Area 525 serve?

Southbound traffic on US-131.

How far is the next rest stop after Rockford Rest Area 525?

Southbound: Alamo Rest Area 709, 56 miles. Northbound: Morley Rest Area 533, 23 miles.

Can you sleep at Rockford Rest Area 525?

Michigan sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide.

Is there truck parking at Rockford Rest Area 525?

Yes. The federal survey counted 26 spaces for trucks.

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