Sedona, AZ Rest Area

How to RV Overnight at Rest Areas: The Rules and The Real Scoop

Rest Areas have come a long way since the first interstate “safety areas” opened in 1956 when travelers were offered a quick place to stretch, run into a usually unkempt two-stall bathroom with a dim overhead light. These rest-stops inspired a string of horror movies for thirty years and along with them, a legitimate fear of stopping at one–let alone sleeping. But, as transportation budgets tightened, the old rest-areas have slowly disappeared and in their place are new, safer, bigger rest areas with a variety of services designed to attract travelers. These are ideal places to stretch, nap or stay overnight in your RV. Rules vary from state-to-state, but read on and I’ll share How to Overnight at Rest Areas: The Rules and The Real Scoop! 

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