Rest Area Overnight Parking
Learn the laws and regulations about overnight parking at rest areas, including maps of state rest areas, welcome centers, picnic areas, and service plazas.
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Do You Still Have to Pay $20.00 to Park at an Ohio Turnpike Service Plaza if You Don’t Use the Hookups?
This was question was asked by one of our readers today. Ohio's turnpike system has seven "service plazas" (14 if you count each direction). Four of these service plazas feature overnight RV parks. Learn more about these RV parks at...
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Idaho Rest Area Map
Locations depicted on this Idaho rest area map were gathered from the Idaho Department of Transportation. These are all of the state's official rest areas. Click on each map marker for additional details...
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Utah Rest Area Map
Information for this Utah rest area map comes from the Utah Department of Transportation. These are all of the official Utah rest areas, some of which include parking areas, welcome centers, and overlooks. Click on a map marker to see...
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Nevada Rest Area Map
Presented here is a Nevada rest area map that was created using data collected from Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). This map was created on October 2, 2023. Also included is a set of rules for using Nevada rest areas.
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Washington State Rest Area Map
The Washington State rest area map presented below was compiled from data published by the Washington State Department of Transportation on September 30, 2023. These are all of the official WSDOT "safety rest areas".
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Can You Sell Products at a Texas Rest Area?
Existing state regulations seem unclear on whether or not you can sell products at a Texas rest area. This is because existing Texas State Code and Department of Transportation regulations do not specifically address vending...
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Can You Park Overnight On the On-Ramp or Off-Ramp to a Rest Area in Texas?
Yes, you can park overnight on the on-ramp and off-ramp to a rest area in Texas. The Texas Transportation Code contains a section addressing parking in certain places, but does not...
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Can I Leave My Pickup Truck Running All Night at a Rest Area?
There are some folks pulling a travel trailer who want to leave their pickup truck's engine running while parked overnight at a rest area. The idea is to use the truck's engine as a generator to power the trailer's 110 volt electrical system...
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Is Overnight Parking Allowed on Oklahoma Turnpikes?
Yes, overnight parking is allowed on Oklahoma turnpikes. But to be more precise, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has not issued any rules or statements regarding overnight parking at service plazas along Oklahoma turnpikes...
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Ohio Rest Area Rules
How long can you stay at an Ohio rest area? Is overnight parking allowed at rest areas in Ohio? Is camping permitted at Ohio rest areas? What are the full Ohio rest area rules?
