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Tuscaloosa County Rest Area
You will find Tuscaloosa County Rest Area on I-59 (northbound) by Cottondale, Alabama, around mile marker 84.6. It has 63 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. On record: rv dump station. The next stop north is St. Clair County Rest Area, about 80 miles on. It is about 38 miles (straight line) from Birmingham, AL.
| Highway | I-59 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 84.6 |
| Location | Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama Directions (33.1882, -87.3286) |
| Amenities | RV dump station |
| Truck parking | 63 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Alabama Department of Transportation |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-59
Heading northbound
St. Clair County Rest Area
about 80 miles · Rest area near Steele
Heading southbound
Greene County Rest Area
45 miles · Rest area near Eutaw
Other side of the highway: Tuscaloosa County Rest Area (Southbound).
How long can you stay?
No hour limit in Alabama state rules that we know of. Posted signs still apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tuscaloosa County Rest Area?
On I-59 northbound at mile 84.6 near Cottondale in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does Tuscaloosa County Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on I-59. Traffic the other way uses Tuscaloosa County Rest Area.
How far is the next rest stop after Tuscaloosa County Rest Area?
Northbound: St. Clair County Rest Area, about 80 miles. Southbound: Greene County Rest Area, 45 miles.
Can you sleep at Tuscaloosa County Rest Area?
No hour limit in Alabama state rules that we know of. Posted signs still apply.
Is there truck parking at Tuscaloosa County Rest Area?
Yes, 63 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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