Delaware County Rest Area Northbound – I-71
Delaware County Rest Area is a rest area on I-71 northbound near Berkshire in Delaware County, Ohio. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces. The next northbound stop is Wayne County Rest Area – Northbound, 68 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-71 Northbound
Wayne County Rest Area – Northbound68 mi ahead by the mile markers · Ohio · Mile marker 196Previous northbound stop: Fayette County Rest Area – Northbound · 60 mi back by the mile markers
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 71 northbound near Berkshire, the Delaware County Rest Area gives travelers in Ohio a place to stop. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-71 near Berkshire in Delaware County. The recorded position is around mile marker 128. Driving northbound, the rest area comes after exit 121 and before exit 131. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Heading the other way? Use Delaware County Rest Area – Southbound (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
The next northbound stop is Wayne County Rest Area – Northbound, about 68 miles further along I-71.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 13 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Picnic tables
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
How long can you stay?
Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: Ohio Adm. Code 5501:2-4-01 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 40.221762, -82.928579. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-71 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 71 near Berkshire. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.
What is the next stop on I-71?
Wayne County Rest Area – Northbound, about 68 miles further along I-71 by the official mile markers.