Cumberland County Rest Area Northbound – I-81
Cumberland County Rest Area is a rest area on I-81 northbound near Penn in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Reported truck parking: 23 spaces. The next northbound stop is Dauphin County Rest Area – Northbound, 41 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-81 Northbound
Dauphin County Rest Area – Northbound41 mi ahead by the mile markers · Pennsylvania · Mile marker 79Previous northbound stop: Franklin County Welcome Center – Northbound · 37 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): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 81 northbound near Penn, the Cumberland County Rest Area gives travelers in Pennsylvania a place to stop. Closures are announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
This is the northbound facility on I-81, near Penn in Cumberland County. The recorded position is around mile marker 38. It is right by exit 37. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.
Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Cumberland County Rest Area – Southbound, on the other side of the highway.
Further along I-81, Dauphin County Rest Area – Northbound follows after roughly 41 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 23 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
How long can you stay?
Pennsylvania limits stays to 2 hours in a 24-hour period, or the posted limit; sleeping is allowed only in a legally parked vehicle and overnight camping is prohibited. Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
40.132711, -77.342433
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-81 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Penn. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-81?
Dauphin County Rest Area – Northbound, about 41 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.