The Buc-ee’s opening next month in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will include something RVers may appreciate more than another row of fuel pumps: a designated place to park the camper while they go inside.
Plans call for 15 spaces shared by RVs and buses. Similar parking appears in several other Buc-ee’s developments, giving travelers a reason to take a closer look at the newer locations.
What’s coming to Murfreesboro
The new store is scheduled to open November 16, 2026, at 6 a.m., near Interstate 24 and Joe B. Jackson Parkway at Exit 84. The Murfreesboro Pulse reports that a company spokesperson confirmed the opening schedule. Along with the RV and bus spaces, the location will have 120 fueling positions and 490 regular parking spaces.
For someone pulling a travel trailer or fifth wheel, parking can determine how long they’re willing to stop. After fueling, the question remains: where to park the whole combination if everyone wants to use the restrooms, buy lunch, or browse the store.
Dedicated spaces give those drivers a place to look before resorting to parking across several regular stalls. The Murfreesboro spaces will serve buses as well as RVs, so campers won’t necessarily have access to all 15.
Other Buc-ee’s projects include RV parking
Murfreesboro is one of several locations with RV and bus parking written into development plans. Public records and reporting on permit applications show similar arrangements in Ohio, Virginia, and Florida.
| Buc-ee’s location | RV/bus spaces | What the documents say |
|---|---|---|
| Huber Heights, Ohio | 11 | A May 2024 city planning report includes the spaces in the proposed parking layout. |
| Stafford County, Virginia | 12 | Buc-ee’s February 2024 application lists bus/RV spaces separately from its other parking. |
| New Kent County, Virginia | 10 | The county’s 2023 project announcement includes dedicated bus/RV parking. |
| Tallahassee, Florida | 11 | WFSU’s reporting on the February 2025 permit application identifies spaces for buses and RVs. |
Records show RV parking has been part of multiple Buc-ee’s projects for several years.
We found no public announcement establishing it as a requirement for every new store or outlining a program to add spaces at older locations. For now, parking remains something to check at the individual stop.
Travelers are noticing the spaces, too
A recent report from an open store adds to this. In an August 2026 iRV2 discussion, an RVer described roughly 15 marked RV parking spaces on the south side of the new San Marcos, Texas, Buc-ee’s. The writer said it was the first Buc-ee’s they had personally visited with designated RV parking.
The same discussion quickly turned to another familiar frustration: people leaving their vehicles at fuel pumps while shopping. One participant cited that behavior as the reason they avoid the chain.
Dedicated parking could help an RVer who wants to move away from the pumps but needs somewhere large enough for the rig. It won’t solve every complaint about busy fuel lanes, crowds, or drivers who leave their vehicles where they filled up.
Overnight parking rules still apply
Buc-ee’s official FAQ says customers cannot park in its lots to rest or leave vehicles for extended periods. Travelers should treat the designated spaces as parking for a store visit, with an overnight stop planned elsewhere.
As Murfreesboro prepares to open, the practical test will be how those shared spaces work during busy periods. Their dimensions, the route through the lot, and availability when RVers arrive will all affect how useful they are to someone towing a camper.
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