Oregon rest areas are typically roadside facilities that provide, at a minimum, parking and restrooms. Although some
may have information kiosks, vending machines, and picnic areas. There are some (8) that have even have dump station facilities, where RVers may empty their sewage holding tanks.
They are mainly maintained by the Oregon Department of Transportation. Some may be closed due to maintenance issues, its always best to have a alternate rest stop just in case. There are
portions of 27 day use Oregon State parks that have been designated as rest areas, creating an unforgettable scenic stop over. Click the links below...
Pick, remove, or damage plant life or forest products.
Hunt, trap, or injure birds or animals.
Discharge a firearm, bow and arrow, or other weapon.
Discharge fireworks, explosives, or other similar devices
Mutilate, deface, damage or remove any property, structure or facility.
Dig up, deface, or remove any dirt, stone, rock, or other natural substance.
Operate a concession or selling merchandise, food, or services, except for a permitted 'free coffee' service, or vending machines
under an agreement with the Department of Transportation or Travel Information Council
Block access to the restroom
Smoke or carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or other smoking implement,
in a restroom building or within 20 feet of a restroom building
Operate a motor vehicle in any area not intended for motor vehicles
Park a motor vehicle outside the designated parking area or parking in violation of any posted parking regulation
Allow a pet to run loose. Allowing a pet on a leash, except a guide animal, in any area except designated pet
areas. Allow a pet, except a guide animal, in any building.
Allow livestock to run at large or to be in any area except in designated pet or livestock areas
Place a poster, flyer, sign or other marker in or on any utility pole, sign post, building or other facility in a rest area
Deposit garbage, recyclables, or refuse of any kind except in designated containers
Dump, spill or allow to leak any sewage, waste water, or other substance from the vehicle
Use a restroom to bathe or wash clothing, dishes or other materials
Set up a tent or other structure, camping, or remain in a rest area for more than 12 hours within any 24-hour period
Participate in a disturbance or riotous or other behavior which interferes with the reasonable use of the rest area by other visitors
Obstruct, harass or interfer with a Department of Transportation or Travel Information Council employee or
Rest Area Attendant in the performance of their duties
Create noise by any means which interferes with the reasonable use of the rest area by other visitors
What are tire traction devices? What are Automatic Traction Devices (A.T.D.'s) and are they
legal in Oregon? Are chains required on the inside “duals” on 2-axle vehicles (trucks, buses, RVs, etc.)?
