Hill County Safety Rest Area Northbound – I-35

On I-35 northbound near Abbott in Hill County, Texas, Hill County Safety Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 60 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.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking60Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading north on I-35 near Abbott, Texas, can take a break at the Hill County Safety Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Texas Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-35, near Abbott in Hill County. It lies 5 miles south of Hillsboro.

Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Hill County Safety Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 60 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Opening hours

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

Time limits and overnight parking

Texas allows visitors to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: TxDOT (Transp. Code 545.411) (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 31.911800, -97.095100. 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-35 Northbound?

Yes. The TxDOT record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 35 near Abbott. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 60 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.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

Can I stay overnight at this rest area?

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