12 States Do Not Allow Overnight Camping in Rest Areas

The majority of these are eastern states. In the west, only South Dakota restricts stops so that resting overnight is not possible. All others allow at least an 8-hour stay. However, there are some states that don’t allow overnight stops on turnpikes or at Welcome Centers. This is good information to have, particularly if you are making a long drive.

A complete list includes:

North Carolina

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Virginia

Florida

Illinois

Kentucky

Maryland

Minnesota

New York

Colorado and Georgia restrict overnight parking at Welcome Centers.

Kansas and Maine do not allow extended stays at Turnpike Travel Plazas.

Comprehensive information is included on the Maps page.