Is it allowed to spend the night at a rest area? Hope this isn't a dumb question to ask.

We use them all the time. IMO, they are safer and quieter than the retail big box stores. One NE state had a 3 hour time limit they rigidly enforced, until big brother threatened to reduce their federal highway funds and they changed the law very quickly. Many have "rules" to give law enforcement a tool, but there is no state that I am aware of, that has ANY law prohibiting the practice.

Depends on the state - some do and some don't.

Each state's dot site should have that information.

Depends..Unless you think its safer to drive sleepy tired.

HERE is a list of all states for overnight camping and dump sites.Hope this helpsRon

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