RV parking · United States
RV parking and rest areas in the United States
As of October 16, 2026, 1,774 RV parking areas and highway rest areas are mapped in the United States, across 48 states. 59 (3%) are recorded as free and 8 as paid. 4 of these states set a time limit for rest areas in law or regulation (table below).
- RV parking
- 1,774
- Recorded free
- 59
- States with a rest-area time limit
- 4
- States with RV parking
- 48
Can you sleep in an RV at a rest area?
Each state sets its own rules for rest areas. These states put a time limit in law or regulation; in other states, follow the signs at the rest area. Rules can change, so check the posted signs too.
| State | Time limit | Camping | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8 hours in any 24 | Not allowed | Cal. Code Regs. tit. 21, § 2205 checked October 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky | 4 hours in any 24 | Not stated | 603 KAR 5:040 checked October 17, 2026 |
| Montana | 24 hours | Not allowed | MCA 60-6-202 checked October 17, 2026 |
| Oregon | 12 hours in any 24 | Not allowed | OAR 734-030-0010(18) checked October 17, 2026 |
RV parking by state
"Free" is the share of places where that is recorded; not recorded doesn't mean paid or closed.
Last updated October 17, 2026. Latest change: October 16, 2026.Credits