Rest Areas
Below is a list of rest areas along Interstate 81 in Virginia. Rest areas are listed from north to south. Northbound travelers read up the page; southbound travelers read down the page.
Mile Marker 320 – Winchester
- Welcome Center (southbound)
Mile Marker 262 – New Market
- Rest Area (southbound)
- Rest Area (northbound)
Mile Marker 232 – Mount Sydney
- Rest Area (southbound)
- Rest Area (northbound)
Note: Interstate 81 below runs concurrent with Interstate 64
Mile Marker 199 – Fairfield
- Rest Area (southbound)
Note: Interstate 81 above runs concurrent with Interstate 64
Mile Marker 158 – Troutville
- Rest Area (southbound)
Mile Marker 129 – Ironto
- Rest Area (northbound)
Mile Marker 108 – Radford
- Rest Area (southbound)
- Rest Area (northbound)
Mile Marker 61 – Rural Retreat
- Rest Area (northbound)
Mile Marker 53 – Atkins
- Rest Area (southbound)
Mile Marker 1 – Bristol
- Welcome Center (northbound)
I have a handicap license plate. Can I sleep for couples hour in a Virginia rest stop?
The rest area at mile marker 54 has ONE lone picnic table adjacent to the building. That is the extent of the picnic facilities. (Can I post a picture?)
I don’t currently provide the capability to upload a picture (considering it, though). I did check pictures uploaded to Google Maps by users and see just the one picnic table adjacent to the building. You can see the photo uploaded to Google here: https://goo.gl/maps/jycx8YDoG3N2JTj29
What rest areas have family rest rooms
Are there any rv dump stations at Welcome center along I-81 north / south
Not in an I-81 rest area. For RV dump station information, look here: https://www.rvdumps.com/virginia/
Handicap drivers with a blue placard
fully visible hanging on their rear view
mirror may park the night in any rest area along the Interstate.
Elliston at 129 is actually called Ironto.
Thanks for the information. The name that follows a rest area mile marker number is typically that of a nearby city or town. That said, Ironto does appear to be the name of a locale, though, but smaller than Elliston.
Any rest areas on 81 North that have lakes? For dogs to jump in?
Traveling north on I81 in motor home towing our car looking for a rest area. RuralRetreat rest area says cars only. Hmmm…. just pulled off exit ramp for a few minute break.
A “car only” rest area typically means there is no truck parking space. You may have difficulty in parking a motorhome with toad.
Are the rest area before Staunton open?
Can you overnight in the rest areas with a motorhome?
Virginia does not allow overnight parking or camping.
Rest areas are open on 81. I traveled from from NJ to NC And back in July and early September 2020 and rest areas are open And very clean.
Are there family restrooms along I 81 from Bristol TN to Winchester VA? I specifically need a family restroom for my handicap husband.
Good afternoon,
Are the restrooms open on I-81 in Virginia, due to Covid?
Yes they are open.
Any COVID information as to rest area availability?
Due to covid19 are these rest stops open?
Yes, they are open.
About to head north to New York state from GA. Have a 25′ camper we’re towing. Are there any rest areas on Virginia along I-77 N and I-81 north tjay have A/C hookups?
No, rest areas do not provide hookups for RVs. The only exception is Ohio’s turnpike, which does offer some overnight parking spots with utilities for a fee.
Are restrooms open on exits 262 and 232?