Midwest RV guide
Find a dump station across the Midwest
Verified stations, non-camper fees and rest-area policy for WI, MN, IL, MI and IA - every fact linked to the state agency or business that published it.
Wisconsin
WisDOT's official rest-area amenity list does not include RV dump stations.
State: WIMichigan
MDOT's rest-area pages list restrooms, water, parking and picnic areas - no RV dump stations listed.
State: MIIllinois
not listed - check official page
State: ILIowa
Iowa DOT no longer offers RV dump stations at any rest area and publishes a list of private alternatives along interstates.
State: IAMinnesota
MnDOT's rest-area map legend notes "Sanitary Dumping Not Available at Rest Areas."
State: MN
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Key fact: Iowa DOT removed all rest-area dump stations, and MnDOT says rest areas have no sanitary dumping. Plan stops at parks or travel centers.
Sources
- Wisconsin DNR - Camping rules (dump stations, seasonal water)
- Wis. Admin. Code NR 45.12(3)
- WisDOT - Safety rest area locations
- Michigan DNR - Camping at state parks FAQ
- MDOT - Rest areas
- Ill. Admin. Code 17-130.70 (fees)
- Ill. Admin. Code 17-130.20 (non-camper dump use)
- IDNR - 2027 camping fee changes FAQ (PDF)
- Iowa DOT - Rest areas
- Iowa DOT - RV dumpsite alternatives map (PDF)
- Iowa DNR - Oct 13, 2026 winter transition release
- Minnesota DNR - State park fees
- Minnesota DNR - Amenity glossary
- MnDOT - Rest area map layer legend