US 53 northbound - Chetek - safety rest area 34

Location

Chetek rest area   
Chetek safety rest area

Pine Was King historical marker
Pine Was King historical marker

  • Near Chetek, Barron County
  • Mile marker 125 northbound
  • GPS coordinates: N 45° 16.694' W 91° 37.884'

Amenities

  • 34 car and 12 truck parking stalls
  • Men's and women's restrooms
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Diaper changing facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Vending machines
  • Travel/weather info
  • Telephones plus TTY
  • Picnic area and tables
  • Pet exercise area
  • Recycling areas

Features

  • Safety rest area opened in 1973.
  • "Bunker" style building. The enclosed lobby was added in 1987.
  • Dividable restrooms to minimize disruption during cleaning.
  • "Pine Was King" Historical Marker located on site.