Office of Maintenance

The following are common questions from the motoring public about Florida's Rest Areas along with associated answers to these questions.

• How many rest areas are there in Florida?
  67 Total Units.
  
  
• Are all of Florida's rest areas on the Interstate system and the Turnpike?
  Yes, with the exception of the Taylor County Rest Area on US-19/US-27 and the Jackson County Welcome Center on US-231.
  
  
• Do you have RV hook-ups at Florida's rest areas?
  No.
  
  
• Do you have dump stations at any of Florida's rest areas?
  No.
  
  
• Are Florida's rest areas open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?
  Yes.
  
  
• Do you have overnight security at Florida's rest areas?
  Yes.
  
  
• Can I park and sleep all night at Florida's rest areas?
  No, the rules only allow for 3 hours of rest.
  
  
• Are there separate areas for cars and trucks/RV's to park at Florida's rest areas?
  Yes.
  
  
• Do you have picnic tables at Florida's rest areas?
  Yes.
  
  
• Are the picnic areas at Florida's rest areas open at night?
  No.
  
  
• Do Florida's Highways have a sign on the road indicating to the public when they are approaching a rest area?
  Yes, one to two miles before the entrance to the rest areas.
  
  
• Do you have vending machines at Florida's rest areas?
  Yes.
  
  
• Do you have trash cans at Florida's rest areas?
  Yes.
  
  
• Are there places to walk my dog at Florida's rest areas?
  Yes.
  
  
• Does Florida have Welcome Centers maintained by the state?
  Yes, four (Escambia County, Hamilton County, Jackson County, and Nassau County).
  
  
• Where is the rest area in Florida that has the "Snake Wall"?
  It is located in Alachua County on I-75, Southbound, just south of Gainesville.
  
  
• Does Florida have any rest areas in the Florida Keys?
  No.
  
  
• Are there any Rest Areas on Alligator Alley in South Florida on I-75 between Naples and Ft. Lauderdale?
  Yes, two (Collier County and Broward County).
  
  
• Can I get a Florida map at rest areas?
  No, but you can get one at one of the four State Welcome Centers (Escambia County, Hamilton County, Jackson County, and Nassau County).
  
  
• We will be motoring to Disney World, is there a state rest area close to Disney on I-4?
  No, The closest three rest areas to Disney are on I-4: in Polk County (West of Disney), in Seminole County (East of Disney); and the Turnpike (Turnpike Plaza approximately 6miles North of 1-4).
  
  
• Is it okay to use a grill at the Broward rest stop on Alligator Alley?
  According to the Florida Code, grilling at a rest area is only permissible if there are grills provided by the State of Florida in the picnic area of the facility.