Location
La Crosse Safety Rest Area
- Near La Crosse, La Crosse County
- Mile marker 1 eastbound
- GPS coordinates: 43°51'28.9"N 91°16'14.3"W
Amenities
- 47 car and 16 truck parking stalls
- Bus and RV parking areas
- Men's and women's restrooms
- Family assisted restroom
- Handicapped accessible
- Diaper changing facilities
- Drinking water
- Vending machines
- Picnic tables and shelters
- Seasonal walking path
- Children's play area
- Pet exercise area
- Recycling areas
Features
- Located on French Island, originally opened in 1977.
- Reconstructed in 2016.
- Wisconsin’s only Safety Rest Area located on an island.
- 'Welcome to Wisconsin' photo opportunity.
- Short scenic trail along Mississippi River slough.
- "The Upper Mississippi" Historical Marker located on site.
- "Maj. Gen. C. C. Washburn" Historical Marker located on site.
-
La Crosse Area Travel Wisconsin Welcome Center located on site.