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I-44 Rest Area N of Wesson
1commentWooded area a few hundred feet off the interstate. There are secluded spots, but don't count on much trucker action. There is a Truck Stop about a mile away. So they all go there. No s.
- Best time
- Just before dark.
- Crowd
- Mostly students and faculty of the br*local college. Lots of
- Watch out
- The State Highway Patrol and the sheriff's office.
- Last verified
- Not yet · updated 2000
Wheelchair: Not accessible
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Where exactly
There are two rest areas within a mile of each other. The northbound one is just north of Wesson exit on I-55 North. The southbound one is just south of Crystal Springs. Cross street: Sylviana Rd.
Cruisiest spot: Park in front of the rest room pavillion.
When to go
Just before dark.
Sunset today · Sunrise tomorrow
Etiquette
When it is too dark to see outside, LEAVE. The rest areas on I-55 are patroled heavily after dark due to a murder some years back.
Safety
The State Highway Patrol and the sheriff's office. They began to patrol all of the I-55 rest areas back in the early 80's, after a murder. Cruise AYOR The police patrol in both marked & unmarked. As stated before, LEAVE when it is dark. The area is well lit, but there have been prior deaths at other rest areas. Carry mace or pepper spray just in case.
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Patrolled 24/7 with 'security guards' (and has been for 2+ years). It was fun before that!
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