Rest Stops NearbyUS-53 rest stops in Minnesota
Driving US-53 through Minnesota, you pass 2 rest stops we know of. Plan ahead between US-53: Independence Rest Area and Anchor Lake Rest Area: that gap is roughly 29 miles. Truck drivers find 8 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: US-53: Independence Rest Area to Anchor Lake Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-53: Independence Rest Area | – | – | Hermantown | Yes | – | – |
| Anchor Lake Rest Area | – | 50 | Cotton | – | 8 | ≈ 29 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
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Anchor Lake Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Anchor Lake Rest Area · mile 50 · direction not confirmed
- US-53: Independence Rest Area · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Minnesota?
Time limit: 4 hours · trucks 10 hours
Where posted, stays are limited to 4 hours. Commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours.
Source: MnDOT rest area policy, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
US-53 beyond Minnesota
Southbound, US-53 continues in Wisconsin. All US-53 rest stops · All rest areas in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on US-53 in Minnesota?
2 rest stops in our list: 2 reachable northbound and 2 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on US-53 in Minnesota?
About 29 miles, between US-53: Independence Rest Area near Hermantown and Anchor Lake Rest Area near Cotton.
Which US-53 rest stops in Minnesota have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 2 stops, for example US-53: Independence Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at US-53 rest stops in Minnesota?
Where posted, stays are limited to 4 hours. Commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours. (MnDOT rest area policy)