Hill County Safety Rest Area Southbound – I-35

Hill County Safety Rest Area is a rest area on I-35 southbound near Abbott in Hill County, Texas. Reported truck parking: 60 spaces.

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Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking60Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Accessible facilities, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 35 southbound near Abbott, the Hill County Safety Rest Area gives travelers in Texas a place to stop. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Texas Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-35, near Abbott in Hill County. You will find it 5 miles south of Hillsboro. You will find it at exit 362. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.

Heading the other way? Use Hill County Safety Rest Area – Northbound (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 60 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Parking rules

Texas allows visitors to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: TxDOT (Transp. Code 545.411) (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 31.930200, -97.103900. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-35 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 35 near Abbott. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 60 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

Texas allows visitors to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours. Posted signs on site apply.