Chautauqua Lake Rest Area Eastbound – I-86

On I-86 eastbound in Chautauqua County, New York, Chautauqua Lake Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 28 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Friendship Rest Area – Eastbound, about 64 mi ahead (straight line).

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Next rest stop on I-86 Eastbound

Friendship Rest Area – Eastboundabout 64 mi ahead (straight line) · New York · Mile marker 101

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking28Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-86 in New York can take a break at the Chautauqua Lake Rest Area. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the New York Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-86, in Chautauqua County. Driving eastbound, the rest area comes after exit 10 and before exit 11. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

The next eastbound stop on I-86 is Friendship Rest Area – Eastbound, about 64 miles away in a straight line.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 28 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • Visitor information

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Time limits and overnight parking

At New York State DOT rest areas, commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours while the driver takes required rest; posted signs can set other limits. Thruway service areas have their own rules. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 17 NYCRR 156.3 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 42.141374, -79.352365. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-86 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 86.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 28 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

How long can I park here?

At New York State DOT rest areas, commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours while the driver takes required rest; posted signs can set other limits. Thruway service areas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.

Where is the next rest stop?

Friendship Rest Area – Eastbound, about 64 miles ahead in a straight line.