Wood County Rest Area Northbound – I-75

I-75 northbound travelers near Portage in Wood County, Ohio, can pull in at Wood County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 29 spaces. The next northbound stop is Monroe Welcome Center – Northbound, about 38 mi ahead (straight line).

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Next rest stop on I-75 Northbound

Monroe Welcome Center – Northboundabout 38 mi ahead (straight line) · Michigan · Mile marker 10

Previous northbound stop: Hancock County Rest Area – Northbound · 26 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking29Reported spaces

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

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Wood County Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-75 near Portage in Ohio. Closures are announced by the Ohio Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-75, near Portage in Wood County. The recorded position is around mile marker 179. It is right by exit 179. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.

Heading the other way? Use Wood County Rest Area – Southbound (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

The next northbound stop on I-75 is Monroe Welcome Center – Northbound in Michigan, about 38 miles away in a straight line.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 29 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Time limits and overnight parking

Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: Ohio Adm. Code 5501:2-4-01 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.340547, -83.623831. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-75 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 75 near Portage. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 29 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

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

How long can I park here?

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.

Where is the next rest stop?

Monroe Welcome Center – Northbound, about 38 miles ahead in a straight line, in Michigan.