This rest area is about two miles north of Decatur and it is more than adequate. A short ramp of parking area off the highway and unlike other "picnic area" stops in Texas, this one not only has covered picnic areas but also a breezeblock building with men's and women's restrooms that have running water. It is handicapped accessible and the water fountains are potable
I spent a few hours here getting a decent sleep before continuing north towards Bowie. There is a wifi network here but it never allowed me to sign in, only repeating "The service is initializing, please try again later."
It probably isn't the safest spot unless your doors are locked and you can put a screen on your windows. There is a lot of transient traffic and I did not spot any law enforcement patrolling.
[Review 16112 overall - 292 in Texas - 1617 of 2021.] read more