Rest Stops NearbyUS-87 rest stops in Montana
Driving US-87 through Montana, you pass 2 rest stops we know of. The biggest gap, about 78 miles, lies between Armington Jct Rest Area and Big Sandy Rest Area. Truck drivers find 10 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: Armington Jct Rest Area to Big Sandy Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armington Jct Rest Area | – | 71 | Belt | – | 6 | – |
| Big Sandy Rest Area | – | 79 | Big Sandy | Yes | 4 | ≈ 78 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 Big Sandy Rest Area and the last is Armington Jct Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Big Sandy Rest Area · mile 79 · direction not confirmed
- Armington Jct Rest Area · mile 71 · direction not confirmed
Can you sleep at rest stops in Montana?
Time limit: 12 hours · no camping
Overnight stays of up to 12 hours are allowed, one parking space per vehicle. Camping is not allowed.
Source: Montana Department of Transportation, checked October 2026. Signs at a site can set a shorter limit. Not legal advice.
Official list: Montana rest areas (state DOT)
US-87 beyond Montana
Southbound, US-87 continues in Texas. All US-87 rest stops · All rest areas in Montana
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on US-87 in Montana?
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-87 in Montana?
About 78 miles, between Armington Jct Rest Area near Belt and Big Sandy Rest Area near Big Sandy.
Which US-87 rest stops in Montana have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 2 stops, for example Big Sandy Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at US-87 rest stops in Montana?
Overnight stays of up to 12 hours are allowed, one parking space per vehicle. Camping is not allowed. (Montana Department of Transportation)