Rest Stops NearbyUS-287 rest stops in Texas
We list 7 rest stops on US-287 in Texas, at 4 locations. The biggest gap, about 90 miles, lies between Wise County Rest Area and Wichita County Rest Area. Truck drivers find 115 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: Wise County Rest Area to Donley County Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise County Rest Area | NB | – | Decatur | Yes | 8 | – |
| Wichita County Rest Area | SB | – | Iowa Park | Yes | 6 | ≈ 90 mi |
| Wichita County Rest Area | NB | – | Iowa Park | Yes | 10 | < 1 mi |
| Safety Rest Areas: Hardeman County | SB | – | Medicine Mound | Yes | 20 | ≈ 65 mi |
| Safety Rest Areas: Hardeman County | NB | – | Medicine Mound | Yes | 20 | < 1 mi |
| Donley County Rest Area | NB | – | Hedley | Yes | 26 | ≈ 78 mi |
| Donley County Rest Area | SB | – | Hedley | Yes | 25 | < 1 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Going the other way, the first stop is Donley County Rest Area and the last is Wise County Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
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)
US-287 beyond Texas
Northbound, it continues in Colorado. All US-287 rest stops · All rest areas in Texas
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on US-287 in Texas?
7 rest stops in our list: 4 reachable northbound and 3 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on US-287 in Texas?
About 90 miles, between Wise County Rest Area near Decatur and Wichita County Rest Area near Iowa Park.
Which US-287 rest stops in Texas have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 7 of the 7 stops, for example Wise County Rest Area, Wichita County Rest Area and Wichita County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at US-287 rest stops in Texas?
Stays are limited to 24 hours. Tents must be taken down within 8 hours of a request. (Tex. Transp. Code § 545.411)