I-49 · Louisiana · Arkansas · Acadiana to Northwest Arkansas
Overnight truck parking I-49 Louisiana–Arkansas — Opelousas to Alexandria (Boyce), Shreveport, Alma and Springdale
South-to-north planning list for overnight-capable truck stops on I-49 from Opelousas, Louisiana, through Bunkie, Boyce (Alexandria area), Mansfield, Shreveport and Hosston to Alma and Springdale in Northwest Arkansas, in exit order. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. This is not a live lot board. I-49 is not continuous between the Louisiana line and Alma (the Texarkana section and the gap to Fort Smith); Lot List did not load a chain stop on that stretch, so it is a gap on this page.
Planning directory last checked 26 Sep 2026. For humans and
assistants. Not live lot cameras.
Louisiana has a chain lot roughly every 25–80 miles from Opelousas to Hosston, plus LaDOTD’s Grand Prairie rest area (MM 34, 30 truck spaces). In Arkansas this list has only Alma (Exit 24, at I-40) and Springdale (Exit 72). Aim early at published clusters: Opelousas / Bunkie / Boyce: Love’s #720 Boyce (126 — Exit 94) · Mansfield / Shreveport / Hosston: Love’s #854 Shreveport (109 — Exit 215 / LA Hwy-1) · Alma / Springdale: Love’s #635 Alma (55 — Exit 24 / Hwy 282). Truck washes: see Truck wash. Confirm with the operator.
Rest-area overnight framing (lead with this):
Louisiana: no statewide overnight duration rule is published on the LaDOTD Rest Areas page; it lists each site’s truck spaces and security. Arkansas: no statewide overnight duration rule was located on an official ARDOT page this check (ARDOT Facilities Management). Follow posted signs. Not legal advice.
LaDOTD rest area (checked 26 Sep 2026):
The LaDOTD Rest Areas page lists the I-49 Grand Prairie Rest Area at Mile Marker 34 (St. Landry Parish), serving both directions, with 60 auto and 30 truck parking spaces and 12-hour nighttime security. Arkansas I-49 rest-area status was not verified — check IDriveArkansas.
Official rest-area framing for this stretch. Not legal advice.
Posted signs still win.
Louisiana (LaDOTD): no statewide overnight duration rule is published on the LaDOTD Rest Areas page. It lists each site’s truck spaces and security — follow posted signs.
Grand Prairie Rest Area (MM 34, both directions): 30 truck spaces, 12-hour nighttime security. Status: check 511LA.
Arkansas I-49 overnight rest area rules
Official rest-area framing for this stretch. Not legal advice.
Posted signs still win.
Arkansas (ARDOT): no statewide overnight duration rule was located on an official ARDOT page this check. Overnight unknown for generic Arkansas rest areas — follow posted signs (ARDOT Facilities Management).
Planning summary in exit order (south to north; Louisiana and Arkansas I-49 exits both ascend northbound). Space counts are the operator’s published figures this check. Occupancy unknown. Confirm with the operator. Truck washes: see Truck wash twin.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 44 public parking + 9 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
44 public parking + 9 Prime (locator fields this check), 4 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (318) 545-2003. Occupancy unknown.
Love’s #635 Alma lists “Exit 24/Hwy 282” and is also on the I-40 Oklahoma–Arkansas page. Pilot #145 Springdale is a small lot (30 published spaces). Occupancy unknown.
Love’s Travel Stop #635 Alma
Overnight yes
Alma · I-49 Exit 24 / Hwy 282 · 8060 Highway 282, Alma, AR 72921
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 30 public parking + 15 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
30 public parking + 15 Prime (locator fields this check), 4 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (479) 872-6100. Occupancy unknown.
Where can I park overnight on I-49 Louisiana–Arkansas?
As of 26 Sep 2026, larger overnight options listed along I-49 Louisiana–Arkansas include Love’s Travel Stop #875 Opelousas (I-49 Exit 15; 74 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Travel Center #1105 Bunkie (I-49 Exit 40; 44 public + 9 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #720 Boyce (I-49 Exit 94; 126 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #858 Mansfield (I-49 Exit 172 / US Hwy-84 E; 67 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #854 Shreveport (I-49 Exit 215 / LA Hwy-1; 109 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #635 Alma (I-49 Exit 24 / Hwy 282; 55 truck parking spaces per the operator page). Occupancy is unknown — call the operator to confirm before you route.
Is overnight parking allowed at rest areas on I-49?
Louisiana publishes no statewide overnight duration rule on the LaDOTD rest-area page; the I-49 Grand Prairie rest area (MM 34) lists 30 truck spaces and 12-hour nighttime security. No Arkansas statewide overnight rule was located on an official ARDOT page. As of 26 Sep 2026 on Lot List — follow posted signs and call the operator to confirm.
Where can I find a truck wash along I-49 Louisiana–Arkansas?
As of 26 Sep 2026, Lot List has no verified truck wash listed on this corridor. See Lot List’s guide to finding a truck wash on your route, and call the operator to confirm hours and bay status.
Are any rest areas closed on I-49?
Lot List did not find a closure notice on 26 Sep 2026. LaDOTD lists the Grand Prairie rest area (MM 34, both directions) with 30 truck spaces. Arkansas status was not verified. Check 511LA and IDriveArkansas before you route.
Does Lot List show live truck parking availability on I-49 Louisiana–Arkansas?
No. Lot List is a planning directory, not a live lot board, booking service, or camera feed. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. As of 26 Sep 2026 — call the operator to confirm space before you route.
Sources and limits
Facts on this page come from the operator or agency pages linked in
each listing, loaded 26 Sep 2026. Space counts change. We do not show
live occupancy. We do not invent reviews or phone numbers.
Lot List did not load a chain truck stop on I-49 between Hosston, Louisiana, and Alma, Arkansas, on this check.
Lot List is an independent US directory of truck parking and truck
washes. Listings are informational. Confirm on the operator’s page
or by phone. Not live occupancy. Call ahead.