Friendship Rest Area Eastbound – I-86

On I-86 eastbound near Higgins in Allegany County, New York, Friendship Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 28 spaces, plus 47 car spaces. The next eastbound stop is Campbell Rest Area, about 59 miles further along I-86.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Eastbound)

Next: Campbell Rest Area ≈ 59 mi along I-86

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-86.

Reported parking capacity

Car parking47Reported spaces
Truck parking28Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the New York State DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-86 near Higgins, New York, can take a break at the Friendship Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the New York Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-86, near Higgins in Allegany County. It is listed near mile marker 101.

Further along I-86, Campbell Rest Area follows after roughly 59 miles.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 47 spaces for cars and 28 for trucks (the New York State DOT).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

How long can you stay?

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 at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 17 NYCRR 156.3 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 42.224025, -78.100614. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-86 Eastbound?

Yes. The New York State DOT record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 86 near Higgins.

Can trucks park here?

The New York State DOT lists 28 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

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?

Campbell Rest Area, about 59 miles further along I-86 by the official mile markers.