South Florida Interstate rest areas

[Seemore2006]

That's one advantage of the motorhome - you don't have to get out of your trailer to drive away if it starts to get dicey. If Airstream does start building them again I hope they have a locking Glock department.

[StrmyWeather]

Polarlyse: I'm glad you had a good experience when you came south. I currently live in the Orlando area, am a native Floridian, and make it a habit of timing my trips West on I-10 so I can pull over and spend the night in one of the NW Florida rest stops. I've never had an issue doing so and most of them are really nice. I hope you continue to visit. Most of the people here appreciate you transients, even if the trip does not include Disney. Of course, we do have trouble with transients, but mainly the ones that have enough money to stay

I have also learned so much through this thread. Resting is ok, naps are fine, but sleeping is out. That is, if you're towing a trailer. It's fine for me to sleep in my truck, but against rules if you sleep in your trailer. Of course, resting in the comfort of your own bed sounds pretty good to me. Like the trucker that's not camping, but resting in his/her studio apartment that happens to be behind his seat. And let's not forget to be extra vigilant while resting. It pays to be so in most places you go nowadays. I've traveled through most of the world and the first place I remember being robbed was when I left the Navy and moved to Alachua County. Ironic, if you've been following the thread. Let's say I didn't live in the rest area. Maybe I should have.

Thanks again for sharing your experience. Safe Travels

[xrvr]

My point. From my experience. With the university here and a few hours from the Ga border, we seem to get a lot if transients on the take, so to say. Good camping.

[crispyboy]

I have always seen trucks stay the night at rest areas even if it posted. I would think the highway patrol allow it as it is better to let folks rest than have sleepy drivers out on the road. I guess their "naps" last 6 to 8 hours.

[polarlyse]

In our case we slept very soundly IN our trailer. Far enough away from the highway noise and no one bothered us. In the morning there were a couple of other travelers that had stayed also. I understand the context of all the comments and have shared the same apprehensions over the years of our travels. We were pleasantly surprised with our overnight stop.

[TWA640316]

Originally Posted by avionstream

Rest areas are rest areas, not campgrounds.

Except in western Kansas on I70 at Goodland. It's actually a visitors center with a large circle that you can park on the blactop with water and a picnic table. Nice for a overnight and it's free.

Stan