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Anchor Lake Rest Area
You will find Anchor Lake Rest Area on US-53 by Cotton, Minnesota, around mile marker 50. A federal truck parking survey counted 8 spaces for big rigs here. The nearest large city is Minneapolis, MN, 166 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | US-53 · direction not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 50 |
| Location | Cotton, St. Louis County, Minnesota Directions (47.3199, -92.4702) |
| Amenities | Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one. |
| Truck parking | 8 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); OpenStreetMap volunteers for the facilities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on US-53
Heading northbound
No further northbound stop in our list on US-53.
Heading southbound
US-53: Independence Rest Area
about 29 miles · Rest area near Hermantown
Overnight parking
Plan for a break of no more than 4 hours (10 for trucks); that is the Minnesota limit.
Legal source: MnDOT rest area policy. More on Minnesota rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Anchor Lake Rest Area?
On US-53 at mile 50 near Cotton in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
How far is the next rest stop after Anchor Lake Rest Area?
Southbound: US-53: Independence Rest Area, about 29 miles.
Can you sleep at Anchor Lake Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 4 hours (10 for trucks); that is the Minnesota limit.
Is there truck parking at Anchor Lake Rest Area?
Yes, there are 8 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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