Picnic Area
US-271 Northbound · Texas
Amenities
- Picnic area
Not recorded: Restrooms · Accessible restrooms · Drinking water · Vending machines · Pet area · Playground · Truck parking · EV charging · Wi-Fi · Dump station · Visitor information · Scenic view
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We haven't recorded another stop northbound on US-271 in Texas yet.
Traveling southbound? Picnic Area is on the other side of US-271.
About Picnic Area
Picnic Area is a rest area on US-271 northbound in Texas. It has picnic tables.
It serves northbound traffic only – if you're heading the other way, use Picnic Area on the opposite side of US-271.
It's one of 215 rest areas and welcome centers in Texas, 43 of which have truck parking. See all Texas rest areas on the state page.
The nearest truck stop is Choctaw near Grant, approx. 5.8 miles away.
Parking Rules
Unknown – check posted signs. We haven't verified Texas's overnight rule yet.
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Is Picnic Area open 24 hours?
Yes, Picnic Area is open 24 hours, 7 days a week according to our data. If it's closed for maintenance, the closure is shown at the top of this page.
Does Picnic Area have truck parking?
Truck parking isn't recorded for Picnic Area. The nearest truck stop is Choctaw near Grant (approx. 5.8 mi).
Where is Picnic Area located?
Picnic Area is on US-271 northbound, Texas. GPS coordinates: 33.85622, -95.50732.
Where do southbound drivers stop?
Yes – drivers heading southbound use Picnic Area on the other side of US-271. Rest areas on divided highways serve one direction, so check the direction before you navigate.