Rest Stops NearbyUS-53 rest stops in Wisconsin
Driving US-53 through Wisconsin, you pass 4 rest stops we know of. Plan ahead between US-53 Rest Area near Onalaska and New Auburn Rest Area 33: that gap is roughly 108 miles. The FHWA survey counted 26 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: US-53 Rest Area near Onalaska to Chetek Rest Area 34
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-53 Rest Area near Onalaska | – | – | Onalaska | – | – | – |
| US-53 Rest Area near Onalaska | – | – | Onalaska | – | – | < 1 mi |
| New Auburn Rest Area 33 | SB | 122 | New Auburn | – | 14 | ≈ 108 mi |
| Chetek Rest Area 34 | NB | 125 | Chetek | – | 12 | ≈ 4.4 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
Going the other way, the first stop is Chetek Rest Area 34 and the last is US-53 Rest Area near Onalaska. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- New Auburn Rest Area 33 · mile 122
- US-53 Rest Area near Onalaska · direction not confirmed
- US-53 Rest Area near Onalaska · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Wisconsin?
Overnight stays allowed · no camping
WisDOT allows parking for up to 24 hours (or the posted limit). Camping is not allowed.
Source: Wis. Stat. § 86.025, WisDOT guidelines, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.
Official list: Wisconsin rest areas (state DOT)
US-53 beyond Wisconsin
Northbound, it continues in Minnesota. All US-53 rest stops · All rest areas in Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on US-53 in Wisconsin?
4 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable northbound and 3 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on US-53 in Wisconsin?
About 108 miles, between US-53 Rest Area near Onalaska near Onalaska and New Auburn Rest Area 33 near New Auburn.
Can you sleep at US-53 rest stops in Wisconsin?
WisDOT allows parking for up to 24 hours (or the posted limit). Camping is not allowed. (Wis. Stat. § 86.025, WisDOT guidelines)