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Mule Creek Junction Rest Area US 18

Description

This Rest Area is located near mile marker 196 on US Route US 18. Accessible from Wyoming US Route US-18 with East and Westbound access.

Separate Truck and Passenger Vehicle Parking
Handicap Accessible
Picnic Area (covered)
Restrooms

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Mule Creek Junction Rest Area US 18 is located in Wyoming

Directions

East and West entrances at mile marker/near mile marker 196

Coordinates

43.379050017928336 N
104.22091324885868 W

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Overnight parking includes places that allow free one-night stays. Always confirm with local managers at commercial establishments. Please respect any posted overnight regulations.

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Drive Time

1 hr 31 min from Rapid City, SD
2 hrs 7 min from Casper, WY
2 hrs 49 min from Cheyenne, WY
3 hrs 24 min from Fort Collins, CO

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3 Reviews

A standard but clean rest stop in a remote location with covered picnic areas and playground. Visitors appreciated the quiet atmosphere and beautiful surroundings once daylight revealed the scenery.

johny R.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 29, 2025

This is your standard rest stop. You have seen it 1000 times. It is clean enough. Its in the absolute middle of no where. Their isnt a ton of room. For semis so its fairly quiet. Their are alot of signs with fun facts and history. Picnic area ia covered and their isna playground that is in good shape. If you are on your way to or from rushmore it's a fine place to stretch the legs and take a leak. 2-3 bars verizon

Month of VisitOctober

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Jan H.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 14, 2025

This is a good stop between I90 and the Black Hills

A good rest stop.

Month of VisitOctober

pia M.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 13, 2025

perfect sleepover spot on the way to mount rushmore

after escaping the snow and blow over winds in casper wyoming we stopped here to sleep the night. a little dark and secluded. only big rigs parked but once it was light out the area was beautiful

Month of VisitMay