I do this from time to time at the rest stop off of highway 280 near
highway 92 in San Francisco.  I dont think I would consider it 'safe' but
I wouldnt call it 'unsafe' either.  I would think that over time the odds
of something wierd happening in a rest stop would be greater than in a
camp ground.

But it really doesnt bother me, and like Bob said, I just lock myself in.
It's quite a bit quieter if you sleep below without popping the top.

Jeff

> I've done this several times here in Utah. I'll leave work (9pm) and head
> for So. Utah or CO, drive for 4 hours or until I get sleepy, pull into a
> couple different of these I'm familiar with, and sleep 'till I wake.
> Sometimes the hiway traffic noise bothers me but not usually. I just lock
> myself in.
> Happy travels ... let me know if you get into this area. My home is small
> but the street is large :) nice views of the summer smog from here, too.
> 801-232-9409
> bob
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Alcock" <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:52 AM
> Subject: Rest Area Camping??
>
>
>> Hi gang,
>>
>>         We're Canadians who do a fair bit of camping in the US. While
>> cruising the Interestates I keep seeing the 'Rest Areas' with trucks and
>> RV's in them. Are these safe to camp in?? It looks tempting but some
>> cautious part of me has always held back from actually pulling in and
>> going to sleep. Any and all comments welcome.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Doug
>>
>