John “Chuck” Erreca Rest Area
I-5 · Northbound · Firebaugh · California
31 reported truck spaces
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Truck Rest Stops & Rest Areas with Truck Parking
1 public rest area in 1 state with reported truck parking, 31 truck spaces in total. The list starts with the largest truck parking; counts are reported capacity, not live availability.
31 reported truck spaces1 location with truck parking
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Truck parking by state
| State | Rest areas with truck parking | Reported truck spaces | Maximum stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | 31 | 8 h per 24 h |
Maximum stay: official rule per state where verified; "–" means not yet verified. Posted signs at a rest area always apply.
Rest area time limits by state
Official rules for 24 states, from state law, administrative code or the state transportation department, checked November 2026. States not listed have no official limit we could verify; follow the signs posted at each rest area.
| State | Limit | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Posted limit | Alaska sets no statewide number: you may not park or camp longer than the limit posted at each site. Source: 17 AAC 05.045. |
| California | 8 h per 24 h | California allows vehicles to stay at a safety roadside rest area for up to 8 hours in any 24-hour period; the same limit applies to trucks. Camping is not allowed. Source: 21 CCR 2205. |
| Florida | Trucks 10 h · others 3 h | 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. Source: Fla. Admin. Code 14-28.002. |
| Idaho | 10 h (interstate) | Idaho allows up to 10 consecutive hours at interstate rest areas and 16 hours at rest areas on other state highways. Camping is prohibited. Source: IDAPA 39.03.50. |
| Illinois | 3 h | Illinois limits stays at rest areas to 3 hours for all vehicles; a shorter limit can be posted when a rest area is full. Tollway oases have their own rules. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 533.20. |
| Kansas | 24 h | Kansas does not allow parking at a rest area for more than 24 hours; trucks must use the parking marked for them. Kansas Turnpike service areas may have different rules. Source: K.A.R. 36-32-2. |
| Kentucky | 4 h per 24 h | Kentucky limits stays to 4 hours in any 24-hour period; longer stays need a permit from the Transportation Cabinet. Source: 603 KAR 5:040. |
| Maryland | 3 h · no overnight | Maryland allows 3 hours without a permit; camping and overnight parking are prohibited at state rest areas. I-95 travel plazas are covered by separate rules. Source: COMAR 11.04.07. |
| Massachusetts | Posted limit | Massachusetts sets no statewide number: you may not park longer than the limit posted at each rest area. Source: 720 CMR 9.03. |
| Minnesota | Trucks 10 h · others 4 h | In Minnesota, commercial drivers subject to hours-of-service rules may park up to 10 hours at rest areas with truck stalls; other motorists up to 4 hours where posted. Source: MnDOT rest area policy. |
| Montana | 12 h | Montana allows overnight parking at rest areas for up to 12 hours, one space per vehicle; camping is prohibited. Source: Montana DOT. |
| Nevada | 18 h per 2 weeks | Nevada limits parking at a rest area to a total of 18 hours in any two-week period. Source: NAC 408.595. |
| New Mexico | 24 h per 3 days | New Mexico allows a vehicle to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours within any three-day period. Source: NMSA 67-8-22. |
| New York | Trucks 10 h | At New York State DOT rest areas, commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours while the driver takes required rest; posted signs can set other limits. Thruway service areas have their own rules. Source: 17 NYCRR 156.3. |
| Ohio | 3 h (unattended) | Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Source: Ohio Adm. Code 5501:2-4-01. |
| Oregon | 12 h per 24 h | Oregon allows a stay of up to 12 hours in any 24-hour period at state rest areas. Source: OAR 734-030-0010. |
| Pennsylvania | 2 h per 24 h | Pennsylvania limits stays to 2 hours in a 24-hour period, or the posted limit; sleeping is allowed only in a legally parked vehicle and overnight camping is prohibited. Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2. |
| South Dakota | Trucks 10 h · others 3 h | South Dakota limits stays to 3 hours, or 10 consecutive hours for drivers subject to federal hours-of-service rules. Camping is prohibited. Source: SDCL 31-7-17. |
| Tennessee | 2 h · no overnight | Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Source: TDOT. |
| Texas | 24 h | Texas allows visitors to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours. Source: TxDOT (Transp. Code 545.411). |
| Utah | No set limit | Utah sets no hour limit: extended stays are permitted, but overnight camping is not. Source: UDOT. |
| Virginia | No overnight | Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Source: 24VAC30-51-30. |
| Washington | 8 h per 24 h | Washington allows 8 hours in any 24-hour period; commercial vehicles may stay up to one hour beyond their federally required rest period. Camping is prohibited. Source: RCW 47.38.020. |
| Wisconsin | 24 h | Wisconsin allows up to 24 continuous hours or the posted limit, whichever is shorter; camping is prohibited. Source: WisDOT. |
Largest truck parking at public rest areas
Truck parking by interstate
Interstates only; rest areas on U.S. and state highways are in the state lists.
Rest area or truck stop?
A public rest area is run by the state: parking, restrooms and often picnic areas, usually without fuel, food or showers, and often with a time limit. A truck stop is a private business with diesel, food, showers and larger lots; parking there may be free for customers or reserved for a fee. This page lists public rest areas only.
Hours of service: when you need a parking spot
- Before driving, take 10 consecutive hours off duty.
- After that you may drive up to 11 hours, within a 14-hour window that starts when you come on duty.
- After 8 hours of driving, take a break of at least 30 consecutive minutes.
- Weekly limit: 60 hours on duty in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days, depending on your carrier; 34 consecutive hours off duty restart the period.
Property-carrying drivers, federal rule 49 CFR § 395.3 (FMCSA). Exceptions apply, for example short-haul and adverse driving conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a truck stay at a rest area?
It depends on the state. In the 20 states where we verified an official hour limit (see "Rest area time limits by state"), the limit that applies to trucks ranges from 2 to 24 hours. Posted signs at each rest area apply.
Which rest areas have the most truck parking?
John “Chuck” Erreca Rest Area (I-5, California) has the most reported truck spaces on this page: 31.
Do rest areas show live truck parking availability?
No. The numbers here are reported capacity. A few states publish live availability on highway signs or apps; check those before relying on a space.
Is a rest area the same as a truck stop?
No. Rest areas are public and usually have no fuel, food or showers; truck stops are private businesses with those services.