Gadsden County Rest Area Westbound – I-10

I-10 westbound travelers near Hardin Heights in Gadsden County, Florida, can pull in at Gadsden County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 43 spaces. The next westbound stop is Jackson County Rest Area – Westbound, 29 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-10 Westbound

Jackson County Rest Area – Westbound29 mi ahead by the mile markers · Florida · Mile marker 133

Previous westbound stop: Leon County Rest Area – Westbound · 32 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking43Reported 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

Gadsden County Rest Area is a stop for westbound travelers on I-10 near Hardin Heights in Florida. Closures are announced by the Florida Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

This is the westbound facility on I-10, near Hardin Heights in Gadsden County. It is listed near mile marker 162. Westbound, you reach it after exit 166; the next exit after the rest area is exit 158. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Do not confuse it with the separate eastbound facility, Gadsden County Rest Area – Eastbound, on the other side of the highway.

Further along I-10, Jackson County Rest Area – Westbound follows after roughly 29 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 43 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (Florida DOT).

Time limits and overnight parking

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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: Fla. Admin. Code 14-28.002 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

30.625600, -84.891800

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-10 is this rest area on?

It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 10 near Hardin Heights. The eastbound 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.

Is there a pet area?

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

What is the next stop on I-10?

Jackson County Rest Area – Westbound, about 29 miles further along I-10 by the official mile markers.