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Gillespie County US 290 Rest Area
Gillespie County US 290 Rest Area sits on US-290 near Johnson City in Gillespie County. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. After this, eastbound drivers reach US-290 Rest Area near Johnson City about 1.8 miles later. The nearest large city is Austin, TX, 52 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | US-290 · direction not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Location | Johnson City, Gillespie County, Texas Directions (30.2362, -98.6101) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | No count on record |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | Texas Department of Transportation |
| Website | dot.state.tx.us |
Sources: amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026); route assigned from Natural Earth highway lines. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on US-290
Heading eastbound
US-290 Rest Area near Johnson City
about 1.8 miles · Rest area near Johnson City
Heading westbound
US-290 Rest Area near Johnson City
about 1.5 miles · Rest area near Johnson City
How long can you stay?
Sleeping in your vehicle is allowed here for up to 24 hours, under Texas rules.
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Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gillespie County US 290 Rest Area?
On US-290 near Johnson City in Gillespie County, Texas. Tap Directions to route there.
Does Gillespie County US 290 Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here. The site is listed as open 24/7.
How far is the next rest stop after Gillespie County US 290 Rest Area?
Eastbound: US-290 Rest Area near Johnson City, about 1.8 miles. Westbound: US-290 Rest Area near Johnson City, about 1.5 miles.
Can you sleep at Gillespie County US 290 Rest Area?
Sleeping in your vehicle is allowed here for up to 24 hours, under Texas rules.
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