Rest Area off I-57 South | Informal Campsite

April 24th, 2024 by optimisticelk42

Beautiful beautiful rest stop. Got in about 9:30 last night in our Chevy passenger bus. Parked in a marked spot behind the building (past the first lot). Beautiful lake views to wake up to and the stop is so clean and well maintained. Staff did see that I spent the overnight and there seemed to be no issues. I moved toward the lake in the morning and parked off of the turnaround area. Space for bigger rigs there along the drive. I worked virtually until about 11 am when I headed out. I would definitely add the extra bit of time to come off of 64 and stop here!
No lake access.

April 18th, 2024 by Adam Gott

I passed by here going the other way a couple years ago and was tempted to backtrack a few miles on the highway to stay here. I wish I would have! it's a bit of a walk to get to the facilities from the camping loop, but it's worth it!

April 8th, 2024 by Cynep

Great area. A lot of room around the circle

January 4th, 2023 by Ivy

Circle where you can park next to the lake. Must go through the car entrance to get there. Also plenty of truck parking available.

September 17th, 2022 by seth

Amazingly beautiful. Go to the parking area next to the lake if you don’t need the facilities. The main lot was jam packed, and I was one of only two vehicles near the lake. It’s an impressively beautiful spot, and I intend to make this a planned stopping place when traveling on this route.

If you catch a spot that the trees block the light, it’s really dark. There’s highway noise, but it’s quiet enough that I didn’t hear it at all inside my vehicle.

Again.. wow. Thank you for this place! It’s a gift to us travelers.

August 5th, 2022 by smetoo

really nice stop for the night plenty of parking and beautiful view of the lake

June 9th, 2022 by WestwardlyBound

Incredible little free rest area. We went down to the lakeside loop and parked our 21ft Skoolie and stayed the night. We had an amazing view of the lake and the sunset was gorgeous. The bathrooms were nice and clean (but the stall gap was enormous lol). Very quiet, spacious, and we had no traffic on the loop.

April 27th, 2022 by /blogs/167533

Beautiful Place for one night to stay. Probably the most beautiful rest area I’ve seen larger Rigs can park out in the gravel turn around and smaller rigs can park up by the bathroom

November 26th, 2020 by prstone50

Nice rest area on the lake ! Several people staying here in other vehicles and lots of trucks . Beautiful view !

November 3rd, 2020 by waggonerbrooke

Beautiful rest stop right on the lake. Plenty of parking. Bathrooms currently not open. All parking IS OPEN. A little loud right next to a major highway and hearing the trucks come in and out.

November 2nd, 2020 by instagram.com/maxadvantures

Beautiful rest stop but restrooms closed so be aware if you need facilities. LOTS of trucks and vehicles parked for the night when we arrived around 9pm, but still fairly quiet.
Wayne Fitzgerald State Park is nearby and has clean, open restrooms if needed.

October 9th, 2020 by manuelamudrac

We arrived here late at night, but it seems to a beautiful place, not very crowded right now, a couple of pelicans on the late, tables on the nice grass bordering the lake, pretty quiet for being close to the highway. We love it! Our rig is 27 feet + long car. Easy to access, lateral parking.

September 27th, 2020 by grindlemail.l

very nice place to stay, beautiful lake, with picnic tables and beautiful sunset. was relatively quiet. bathrooms we're clean. saw a few other camper vans, and the parking lot had plenty of space for more travelers. plenty of lighting and security cameras too, so good for solo travel. Has to be one of the best rest stops on the highway, grateful it was here!

August 17th, 2020 by tennesseewanderer.com

Beautiful view! Cannot believe this is a rest stop and that they allow free overnight parking with a lake view. Very quiet considering it is right off of the interstate. Clean bathrooms and nice vending machines. I was heading north and had to turn around to come back to this side. I'm glad it was worth the trip!

February 20th, 2020 by instagram.com/lenomadevan

Quiet spot to spend the night with an amazing view. It’s a rest area but you can park right by the lake. I didn’t park by the main parking lot. Restroom are very clean. They have touristic brochures and plenty of vending machines.

October 5th, 2019 by therollinghouse

Really nice rest area off I-57 South, directly on a lake, tons of grassy areas, trees and picnic tables. There is also a tourist information center and vending machines. Picture is taken on the loop away from the main parking area. Recommend for an easy overnight or lunch stop.