Collier County Rest Area Northbound – I-75

Looking for a break on I-75 northbound near Big Cypress in Collier County, Florida? Collier County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 37 spaces. The next northbound stop is Lee County Rest Area – Northbound, 68 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-75 Northbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 68 miles northbound on I-75. Plan a break here if you need one.

Lee County Rest Area – Northbound68 mi ahead by the mile markers · Florida · Mile marker 131

Previous northbound stop: Broward County Rest Area – Northbound · 28 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

Open directions

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking37Reported 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✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Collier County Rest Area serves northbound traffic on Interstate 75 near Big Cypress, Florida. Closures are announced by the Florida Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-75, near Big Cypress in Collier County. It is listed near mile marker 63. Driving northbound, the rest area comes after exit 49 and before exit 80. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Heading the other way? Use Collier County Rest Area – Southbound (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-75, Lee County Rest Area – Northbound follows after roughly 68 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 37 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Opening hours

The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (Florida DOT).

How long can you stay?

In Florida, parking at rest areas and welcome centers is limited to 3 hours, or up to 10 hours for commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules. Camping is prohibited. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: Fla. Admin. Code 14-28.002 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

26.169552, -81.077039

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-75 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 75 near Big Cypress. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by Florida DOT.

Can I walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

Where is the next rest stop?

Lee County Rest Area – Northbound, about 68 miles further along I-75 by the official mile markers.