Rest Stops Nearby

Rest areas in Texas

Texas has 155 rest stops in our directory, at 124 locations. They sit on 9 Interstates and 22 other highways. Among them: 9 welcome centers and 4 truck parking areas. The FHWA counted 1,226 truck parking spaces at these stops.

By highway

Can you sleep at rest stops in Texas?

Overnight stays allowed

Stays are limited to 24 hours. Tents must be taken down within 8 hours of a request.

Source: Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.

Official list: Texas rest areas (state DOT)

Welcome centers

I-10

I-20

I-27

I-30

I-35

I-37

I-40

I-44

I-45

US-57

US-59

US-62

US-67

US-69

US-70

US-77

US-80

US-82

US-83

US-84

US-87

US-90

US-183

US-190

US-277

US-283

US-287

US-290

US-377

US-385

Frequently asked questions

How many rest areas are in Texas?

155 rest stops in our list, most of them on I-10, I-20, I-27 and I-30.

Can you sleep at rest areas in Texas?

Stays are limited to 24 hours. Tents must be taken down within 8 hours of a request. (Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411)

Where are the welcome centers in Texas?

Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville on I-35, Texas Travel Information Center at Orange on I-10, Texas Travel Information Center at Denison on US-75, Texas Travel Information Center at Wichita Falls on I-44, Texas Travel Information Center at Amarillo and Safety Rest Area on I-40 and Texas Travel Information Center at Anthony on I-10.