flying j Waco

If you're ever in a bind you can try that camp 30 at exit 2. You can usually wedge in there somewhere. I've done it a few times lol

 

I should have used that parking area at 110 because I've never seen it full. I got to the turnoff that said "truck parking" and I was so torn as to whether or not to take it because I've gotten into some bad places and I'm a bit gun shy about going where I am not familiar. It's especially concerning for me at night.

I also thought I passed that parking area earlier.

 

Thought I was gonna be smart here and park in the dirt lot across the road...almost got bit by a rattlesnake when I jumped through the ditch!

 

Ouch! That's another concern of mine. I'd rather find a spot that I don't need to get out of the truck to check.

 

Just down from that flying j,i believe its a citco has truck parking,if ya like hookers and druggies petaling dope and snatch all day and night,they dont even run from the law.i know,i called em 3 times

 

It's well lit and the Cumby locals sometimes take a spin on that connecting road to jump onto the eastbound frontage road. I've never had issues.

I get great Tmobile 4g service there to boot.

 

Wasn't worried about that. Late night, unfamiliar territory, good recipe for getting into somewhere a tractor/trailer shouldn't go. As I said, I thought I passed that exact parking area earlier in the evening. Thought it was closer to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Oh well, have to remember that one for next time if I need. Would have parked at the scale near Mt Vernon, but it was closed up good.

Just hate the lack of proper rest areas on a highway that sees the kind of truck traffic the 30 sees. I think I passed two defunct rest areas that night that look nothing like they probably were long ago.

Really improves the impression the state wants to project.

 

They use the westbound scale more than the eastbound so those gates are usually open.

The exit going eastbound for the truck parking area is a bit far back, but as long as you stay on the frontage road you'll be ok.

30 definitely needs more parking. Wish they'd build a pair of the new style Texas rest areas with air conditioning and ample truck parking.

 

They definitely need more of the big rest areas like the one south of Salado TX. Nice size and free wifi but you need login info. That's where I found out my tire was shot.

Is it just me, or did we hijack this thread?!?

 

It's ok, I'm authorizing this threadjack.