Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area – I-10

On I-10 eastbound near Glidden in Colorado County, Texas, Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 23 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Chambers County Eastbound Rest Area, about 122 miles further along I-10.

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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 (Eastbound)

Previous: Guadalupe County Eastbound Rest Area ≈ 71 mi along I-10Next: Chambers County Eastbound Rest Area ≈ 122 mi along I-10

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-10.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking23Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-10 near Glidden, Texas, can take a break at the Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Texas Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-10, near Glidden in Colorado County. TxDOT gives its location as 4.5 miles west of Columbus. It is listed near mile marker 692.

The westbound lanes have their own facility, Colorado County Westbound Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

The next eastbound stop is Chambers County Eastbound Rest Area, about 122 miles further along I-10.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 23 truck parking spaces.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Opening hours

The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

How long can you stay?

Texas allows visitors to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: TxDOT (Transp. Code 545.411) (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 29.693200, -96.613000. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-10 Eastbound?

Yes. The TxDOT record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 10 near Glidden. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 23 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

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?

Texas allows visitors to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours. Posted signs on site apply.

Where is the next rest stop?

Chambers County Eastbound Rest Area, about 122 miles further along I-10 by the official mile markers.