States That Allow Overnight RV Parking at Rest Areas

These states permit overnight parking in RVs at rest areas, often with time limits to prevent extended stays. Camping (e.g., setting up tents or external equipment) is universally prohibited.

  • Arizona: Overnight parking is allowed unless signs indicate otherwise. No specific time limit is stated, but camping is not permitted. Check the Arizona DOT website for rest area details.
  • Arkansas: Overnight parking is allowed with no specified time limit. You must sleep inside your RV, and some rest areas offer RV dump stations.
  • California: Allows up to 8 hours of parking in any 24-hour period. Gas-fueled stoves are permitted, but dumping is generally not allowed.
  • Connecticut: No specific time limits, but overnight parking is allowed if you’re too tired to drive. Check the Connecticut DOT website for rest area information.
  • Delaware: Overnight parking is allowed with a 6-hour limit at the Smyrna Rest Area on Highway 1 and an 8-hour limit at the I-95 Welcome Center.
  • Georgia: Allows “normal, customary, and temporary” use of rest areas for sleeping, with no defined time limit, but camping is prohibited.
  • Idaho: Permits up to 10 hours on interstate rest areas and 16 hours on state highway rest areas for “rest and relaxation from the fatigue of travel.”
  • Indiana: Allows overnight parking at most rest areas, though some have “no overnight parking” signs.
  • Iowa: Allows overnight parking for up to 24 hours.
  • Kansas: Permits overnight parking, with many rest areas featuring RV loops. A 24-hour limit applies.
  • Massachusetts: Overnight parking is allowed at most rest areas, though some have signs prohibiting it.
  • Michigan: Michigan permits parking at rest areas for up to 24 hours unless otherwise posted. Check the signs!
  • Mississippi: Permits an 8-hour continuous period for rest.
  • Missouri: Overnight parking is permitted with no specific time limit.
  • Nebraska: Allows up to 10 hours of parking along Interstate 80. No camping is permitted.
  • Nevada: Permits up to 18 hours in a 2-week period, with some rest areas offering dump stations or designated RV parking.
  • New Mexico: Allows up to 24 hours in any 3-day period. Some rest areas have free WiFi and water.
  • New York: Allows overnight parking in emergencies only, though the New York State Thruway rest areas permit parking 24 hours daily.
  • North Dakota: Permits overnight parking, with some rest areas offering free WiFi and water.
  • Oklahoma: Overnight parking is allowed with no specific time limit.
  • Oregon: Allows up to 12 hours in a 24-hour period at highway safety rest areas. No camping is permitted.
  • Texas: Permits up to 24 hours at rest areas or picnic areas designated as safety stops. No tents or structures allowed.
  • Utah: Overnight parking is allowed with some restrictions; no camping permitted.
  • Virginia: Allows overnight parking at designated RV areas along the Turnpike, but prohibits it at other rest stops.
  • Washington: Permits up to 8 hours in a 24-hour period.
  • West Virginia: Allows overnight parking in designated RV areas at travel plazas.