Rest areaI-75 · Northbound

Hillsborough County Rest Area

Hillsborough County Rest Area sits on I-75 near Ochopee in Hillsborough County (mile 238), northbound. A federal truck parking survey counted 36 spaces for big rigs here. The next stop north is Pasco County Rest Area, about 41 miles on. St. Petersburg, FL is the closest big city, about 17 miles away as the crow flies.

Highway	I-75 · Northbound
Mile marker	238
Location	Ochopee, Hillsborough County, Florida Directions (27.6826, -82.4206)
Amenities	We have no confirmed amenities for this stop.
Truck parking	36 spaces (FHWA survey)
Hours	Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap)
Operator	Florida Department of Transportation

Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on I-75

Heading northbound

Pasco County Rest Area
about 41 miles · Rest area near Wesley Chapel

Heading southbound

I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161
77 miles · Rest area near Punta Gorda

Other side of the highway: Hillsborough County Rest Area (Southbound).

How long can you stay?

Maximum stay: 3 hours (10 for trucks), set by Florida. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

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

Rest stops on other highways nearby

I-275 (Florida) Rest Area at Mile 7 Rest area

I-275 (Florida) NB · Mile 7 · Terra Ceia · about 14 mi

Restrooms 16 truck spaces
I-275 (Florida) Rest Area at Mile 13 Rest area

I-275 (Florida) NB · Mile 13 · St. Petersburg · about 16 mi

14 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hillsborough County Rest Area?

On I-75 northbound at mile 238 near Ochopee in Hillsborough County, Florida. The Directions link opens the spot in Google Maps.

Which direction does Hillsborough County Rest Area serve?

Northbound traffic on I-75. Traffic the other way uses Hillsborough County Rest Area.

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

Northbound: Pasco County Rest Area, about 41 miles. Southbound: I-75 Rest Area at Mile 161, 77 miles.

Can you sleep at Hillsborough County Rest Area?

Maximum stay: 3 hours (10 for trucks), set by Florida. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

Is there truck parking at Hillsborough County Rest Area?

Yes, there are 36 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).

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