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Can I park overnight at rest areas in Maryland?
Maryland's rest area time limit and overnight rule, quoted from Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, for the stop you have in mind.
The rule in Maryland
Rest area stops in Maryland are limited to 3 hours. Overnight parking is not allowed.
"Visitors may not use an area for more than 3 hours without a permit from the caretaker or the Maryland State Police."
"Camping and overnight parking are prohibited."
Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. COMAR 11.04.07, Control and Use of Rest Areas (Regulations .07 Length of Time for Use, .11 Camping and Overnight Parking), checked October 2026.
No. Maryland does not allow overnight parking at its rest areas.
Rest area stops in Maryland are limited to 3 hours. Overnight parking is not allowed.
"Visitors may not use an area for more than 3 hours without a permit from the caretaker or the Maryland State Police."
"Camping and overnight parking are prohibited."
More from Maryland's rule
"Vehicles left unattended for more than 3 hours, without permission of the Maryland State Police or the caretaker, will be towed away at the expense and risk of the owner."
"Commercial vehicles may not use the areas for interchanging, loading, unloading, servicing, or other commercial activities."
Source: COMAR 11.04.07, Control and Use of Rest Areas (Regulations .07 Length of Time for Use, .11 Camping and Overnight Parking), checked October 2026.
Need a place for the night? RV parks near you
A guide to each state's published rule, not legal advice. Posted signs at each rest area take precedence; the linked page is the authority.
- Each state's own rule, quoted
- Your stop, short or overnight
- RV parks nearest you
Stay the night in Maryland
35 RV parks listed in Maryland.
By state
Rest area time limits by state
Each state's published limit and overnight rule. Posted signs at a rest area take precedence.
| State | Time limit | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | None published | Not stated |
| Florida | 3 hours | Not stated |
| Idaho | 10 hours | Not stated |
| Kentucky | 4 hours | Not stated |
| Minnesota | 4 hours | Not stated |
| Mississippi | 12 hours | Not stated |
| Montana | 12 hours | Allowed |
| Nebraska | 10 hours | Not allowed |
| Nevada | 18 hours | Not stated |
| New Hampshire | None published | Not stated |
| New Mexico | 24 hours | Not stated |
| North Carolina | None published | Not allowed |
| Ohio | None published | Not stated |
| Oregon | 12 hours | Not stated |
| Pennsylvania | 2 hours | Not stated |
| South Dakota | 3 hours | Not stated |
| Texas | 24 hours | Not stated |
| Utah | None published | Not stated |
| Vermont | None published | Not stated |
| Virginia | None published | Not allowed |
| Washington | 8 hours | Not stated |
| Wisconsin | Under 24 hours | Not stated |
| Wyoming | None published | Allowed |
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