Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound) – I-75

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound) is a rest area on I-75 northbound near Ellisville in Columbia County, Florida. Reported truck parking: 50 spaces.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Previous: Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound) ≈ 30 mi along I-75

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-75.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking50Reported 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✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 75 northbound near Ellisville, the Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound) gives travelers in Florida a place to stop. Its current operating status has not been verified. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Florida Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-75 near Ellisville in Columbia County. The recorded position is around mile marker 413.

The southbound lanes have their own facility, Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 southbound); make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 50 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Parking rules

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: 29.977500, -82.577000. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-75 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 75 near Ellisville. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 50 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.