Rest areaI-75 · Southbound

Columbia County Rest Area

Columbia County Rest Area is a rest area on I-75 southbound in Florida, at mile 413 near Ellisville. It has 50 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. After this, southbound drivers reach Alachua County Rest Area about 31 miles later. Gainesville, FL is the closest big city, about 27 miles away as the crow flies.

Highway	I-75 · Southbound
Mile marker	413
Location	Ellisville, Columbia County, Florida Directions (29.9792, -82.5800)
Amenities	Not mapped yet. Most staffed rest areas have restrooms, but we cannot confirm it for this one.
Truck parking	50 spaces (FHWA survey)
Operator	Florida Department of Transportation

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-75

Heading southbound

Alachua County Rest Area
about 31 miles · Rest area near Daysville

Heading northbound

Georgia Visitor Information Center - Valdosta
about 63 miles · Welcome center in Georgia

Other side of the highway: Columbia County Rest Area (Northbound).

How long can you stay?

Florida limits stays at rest areas to 3 hours (10 for trucks). Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

Rule: Fla. Admin. Code R. 14-28.002. More on Florida rules

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Baker County Rest Area Rest area

I-10 EB · Mile 318 · Olustee · about 22 mi

Restrooms 22 truck spaces
Baker County Rest Area Rest area

I-10 WB · Mile 318 · Olustee · about 22 mi

Restrooms 25 truck spaces
Columbia County Rest Area Rest area

I-10 WB · Wellborn · about 24 mi
Suwannee County Rest Area Rest area

I-10 WB · Mile 295 · Wellborn · about 24 mi

Restrooms 15 truck spaces
I-10 Rest Area at Mile 294 Rest area

I-10 EB · Mile 294 · Wellborn · about 24 mi

14 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Columbia County Rest Area?

On I-75 southbound at mile 413 near Ellisville in Columbia County, Florida. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.

Which direction does Columbia County Rest Area serve?

Southbound traffic on I-75. Traffic the other way uses Columbia County Rest Area.

How far is the next rest stop after Columbia County Rest Area?

Southbound: Alachua County Rest Area, about 31 miles. Northbound: Georgia Visitor Information Center - Valdosta, about 63 miles.

Can you sleep at Columbia County Rest Area?

Florida limits stays at rest areas to 3 hours (10 for trucks). Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

Is there truck parking at Columbia County Rest Area?

50 truck spaces, per FHWA data.

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