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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Minnesota Rest Area Rules

Is overnight parking permitted at Minnesota rest areas? How long can you stay at a Minnesota rest area? Is camping permitted at Minnesota rest areas? What are the full Minnesota rest area rules?

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Oklahoma Rest Area Rules

Is overnight parking allowed at Oklahoma rest areas? How long can you stay at an Oklahoma rest area? Is camping permitted at Oklahoma rest areas? What are the full Oklahoma rest area rules?

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Oklahoma Rest Area Map

The following map of rest areas, picnic areas, welcome centers, and service plazas were sourced from the State of Oklahoma's official road map.

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Kansas Rest Area Rules

Is overnight parking allowed at Kansas rest areas? How long can you stay at a Kansas rest area? Is camping allowed at Kansas rest area? What are the full Kansas rest area rules?

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Nebraska Rest Area Rules

Are you allowed to park overnight at a Nebraska rest area? How many hours are you permitted at a Nebraska rest area? Is camping allowed at a Nebraska rest area? What are the full Nebraska rest area rules?

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North Dakota Rest Area Rules

Are you allowed to stay overnight at a North Dakota rest area? How long can you stay at a North Dakota rest area? Is camping allowed at a North Dakota Rest Area? What are the full North Dakota rest area rules?

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Texas Rest Area Rules

Does Texas allow you to park overnight at their rest areas? Is sleeping in your car permitted at Texas Rest Areas? How many hours can you stay at a Texas Rest Area? Is camping allowed at Texas Rest Areas?

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New Mexico Rest Area Rules

Is overnight parking permitted at New Mexico rest areas? Are you allowed to sleep in your vehicle at a New Mexico rest area? How many hours can you stay at a New Mexico rest area? Is camping allowed at New Mexico rest areas?

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Colorado Rest Area Rules

Are you allowed to park overnight at Colorado Rest Areas? Is sleeping in your vehicle permitted at a Colorado Rest Area? How long can you stay at a Colorado Rest Area? Is camping allowed at Colorado Rest Areas?

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Can You Stay Overnight in California Rest Areas?

Yes you can. The official rules in California state that you can stay for a maximum of eight (8) hours at a rest area. Thus, if you happen to stay from late night to morning, then you have effectively stayed overnight in a California Rest Area.