US-87 rest stops in Texas
We list 4 rest stops on US-87 in Texas. The longest stretch without a stop is about 250 miles, between US-87 Rest Area near Cuero and Concho County Rest Area. Truck drivers find 10 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: US-87 Rest Area near Cuero to US-87 Knotts Picnic Area Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-87 Rest Area near Cuero | – | – | Cuero | – | – | – |
| Concho County Rest Area | NB | – | Eden | Yes | 5 | ≈ 250 mi |
| Coke County Rest Area | – | – | Water Valley | Yes | 5 | ≈ 68 mi |
| US-87 Knotts Picnic Area Rest Area | – | – | Big Spring | – | – | ≈ 80 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
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at US-87 Knotts Picnic Area Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- US-87 Knotts Picnic Area Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Coke County Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- US-87 Rest Area near Cuero · direction not confirmed
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-87 beyond Texas
Northbound, it continues in Montana. All US-87 rest stops · All rest areas in Texas
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on US-87 in Texas?
4 rest stops in our list: 4 reachable northbound and 3 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on US-87 in Texas?
About 250 miles, between US-87 Rest Area near Cuero near Cuero and Concho County Rest Area near Eden.
Which US-87 rest stops in Texas have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 2 of the 4 stops, for example Concho County Rest Area and Coke County Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at US-87 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)