Hillsborough County Rest Area Northbound – I-75
I-75 northbound travelers near Ochopee in Hillsborough County, Florida, can pull in at Hillsborough County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 36 spaces. The next northbound stop is Pasco County Rest Area, about 40 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
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Hillsborough County Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-75 near Ochopee in Florida. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the Florida Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
This is the northbound facility on I-75, near Ochopee in Hillsborough County. It is listed near mile marker 238.
The southbound lanes have their own facility, Hillsborough County Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Further along I-75, Pasco County Rest Area follows after roughly 40 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 36 truck parking spaces.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Opening hours
Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.
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: 27.682603, -82.420645. 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 Ochopee. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 36 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stop here at night?
It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check 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?
Pasco County Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-75 by the official mile markers.