Cumberland County Rest Area Southbound – I-81
On I-81 southbound near Penn in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Cumberland County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 23 spaces. The next southbound stop is Falling Waters Welcome Center – Southbound, about 55 mi ahead (estimated).
Next rest stop on I-81 Southbound
Falling Waters Welcome Center – Southboundabout 55 mi ahead (estimated) · West Virginia · Mile marker 25Previous southbound stop: Dauphin County Rest Area – Southbound · 41 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
Drivers heading south on I-81 near Penn, Pennsylvania, can take a break at the Cumberland County Rest Area. Closures are announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-81 near Penn in Cumberland County. It is listed near mile marker 38. Once you pass exit 44 southbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 37, you have passed it. 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 Cumberland County Rest Area – Northbound (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Driving on, the next listed stop is Falling Waters Welcome Center – Southbound in West Virginia, roughly 55 road miles ahead (estimated).
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 23 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
Parking rules
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. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
40.147776, -77.316315
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-81 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 81 near Penn. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
Where is the next rest stop?
Falling Waters Welcome Center – Southbound, about 55 miles ahead by road (estimated), in West Virginia.