Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound) – I-75
Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound) is a rest area on I-75 northbound near Daysville in Alachua County, Florida. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces, plus 6 car spaces. The next northbound stop is Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound), about 30 miles further along I-75.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 75 northbound near Daysville, the Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound) gives travelers in Florida a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Florida Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-75 near Daysville in Alachua County. It is listed near mile marker 383.
The southbound lanes have their own facility, Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 southbound); make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Further along I-75, Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound) follows after roughly 30 miles.
Parking and amenities
Reported capacity: 6 spaces for cars and 7 for trucks (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
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).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 29.589500, -82.364700. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-75 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 75 near Daysville. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 7 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
How long can I park here?
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 on site apply.
Where is the next rest stop?
Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound), about 30 miles further along I-75 by the official mile markers.