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Bell County Rest Area
Bell County Rest Area is a rest area on I-35 southbound in Texas, at mile 282 near Salado. Truckers get 28 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. On record: restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. The next stop south is Medina County Rest Area, about 153 miles on. The nearest large city is Killeen, TX, 17 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-35 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 282 |
| Location | Salado, Bell County, Texas Directions (30.9121, -97.5521) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 28 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Texas Department of Transportation |
| Website | dot.state.tx.us |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-35
Heading southbound
Medina County Rest Area
about 153 miles · Rest area near Coal Mine
Heading northbound
I-35 Rest Area at Mile 362
80 miles · Rest area near Abbott
Food and fuel: Belle Plaine Service Area, about 491 mi
Other side of the highway: Bell County Rest Area (Northbound).
Sleeping in your car here
You may rest overnight at Texas rest areas (limit 24 hours).
Legal source: Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411. All Texas rest area rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bell County Rest Area?
On I-35 southbound at mile 282 near Salado in Bell County, Texas.
Which direction does Bell County Rest Area serve?
Southbound traffic on I-35. Traffic the other way uses Bell County Rest Area.
Does Bell County Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here. The site is listed as open 24/7.
How far is the next rest stop after Bell County Rest Area?
Southbound: Medina County Rest Area, about 153 miles. Northbound: I-35 Rest Area at Mile 362, 80 miles.
Can you sleep at Bell County Rest Area?
You may rest overnight at Texas rest areas (limit 24 hours).
Is there truck parking at Bell County Rest Area?
28 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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