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Can I park overnight at rest areas in Oregon?
Oregon's rest area time limit and overnight rule, quoted from Oregon Department of Transportation (OAR 734-030), for the stop you have in mind.
The rule in Oregon
Rest area stops in Oregon are limited to 12 hours.
"Setting up a tent or other structure, camping, or remaining in a Rest Area for more than 12 hours within any 24-hour period."
Oregon Department of Transportation (OAR 734-030). OAR 734-030-0010 Prohibited Activities (Oregon Secretary of State, Division 30 Rest Areas), checked October 2026.
Yes. Oregon rest areas allow an overnight stop.
Rest area stops in Oregon are limited to 12 hours.
"Setting up a tent or other structure, camping, or remaining in a Rest Area for more than 12 hours within any 24-hour period."
More from Oregon's rule
"Lighting a fire of any kind, other than propane or gas fueled camp stoves and grills."
"Dumping, spilling or allowing to leak any sewage, waste water, or other substance from the vehicle."
"In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, failure to comply with OAR 734-030-0010 governing health and safety in a Rest Area may result in a Class B violation as stated in ORS 366.991."
Source: OAR 734-030-0010 Prohibited Activities (Oregon Secretary of State, Division 30 Rest Areas), checked October 2026.
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 Oregon
37 RV parks listed in Oregon.
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 |
| Maryland | 3 hours | Not allowed |
| 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 |
| 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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