New Jersey rest areas

Not sure if you're doing a survey for a paper, planning on staying there and asking about safety or just curious about if people actually stay overnight at rest areas. :W

Assuming you're asking about safety, my take is more "issues" arise during the daylight hours with panhandling, 3 card monte etc. etc. Early evenings may get you some 'ladies' but they rarely approach an RV. As with any area open to the public, if it doesn't "feel right" pack it up and turn the key. Because I slept there overnight yesterday, doesn't mean you'll do it tomorrow. Crime has it's own agenda and can occur wherever and whenever. Be smart and be safe. Park under adequate lighting, near other campers......Dennis

We've stayed in Thomas Edison ( I think that's what they call it) rest area a couple of times with no issues. Just make sure you angle the motorhome so you can drive out. People sleeping in cars have a way of boxing you in after you've already turned in for the night!