From Tampa, driving North on i75, at mile marker 305 is the Sumter County rest area.
This is a slightly smaller and older style rest area but is well maintained.
This exit has a very acute pull off and short exit ramp before deciding if you should go left or right.
Rest Area Location |
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| Exit Number | 305 |
| Mile Marker | 307 |
General Notes |
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| This exit has a very acute pull off. | |
Approach |
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| Exit | Right |
| Cars go | right |
| RV's go | Left |
| Trucks go | Left |
| Trailers go | Left |
Parking |
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| Car parking spots | 40 |
| Car ADA spots | 8 |
| RV/Trailer/Semi spots | 40 |
Security |
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| Armed, Nighttime | |
General Description |
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| Rest area is a bit smaller than other Florida rest areas. The rest area is wooded around the edges. |
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Rest Room Facilities |
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| 2 men's, 2 women's | |
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| Each Men's Room | |
| Stalls | |
| Standard Stalls | 2 |
| ADA Stalls | 1 |
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| Urinals | |
| 24" High | 3 |
| 17" High (ADA) | 1 |
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| Sinks | Push on, auto shut off |
| Standard Height Sinks | 2 |
| ADA Height Sinks | 1 |
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| Hand Drying | Blowers |
| Changing Table | Yes |
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Family Restroom |
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| Yes | |
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Special Needs Specific Restroom |
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| Yes, Joint with family restroom. | |
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Pet Facilities |
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| Pet walk | Yes |
| Pet area description | There is a designated pet walking area to the South side of this rest area although many pet owners would rather disregard this and walk their dogs wherever they please. *Caution: watch out for pet droppings. |
Trash/Recycling |
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| Trash | Yes |
| Recycling | Yes |
Food/Snacks |
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| Coffee | Yes |
| Food/snack vending | Yes |
| Ice Cream | Yes |
| Change Machine | Yes |
| Beverages Brand | Pepsi |
| Beverage Types | Soda, water, juice, tea, Gatorade |
Picnic Areas |
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| Covered Tables | 10 covers with 2 tables under each cover |
| ADA Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Additional Picnic area with a car pull off and several parking spots. The additional pull-off area is wooded with pine trees and would make a nice place for kids to run around. | |
Contact Info |
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| Call | 1-352-622-6279 |
FDOT URL |
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| Website | Visit FDOT rest area web page. |
