Allegheny County Rest Area Southbound – I-79
I-79 southbound travelers near South Fayette in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, can pull in at Allegheny County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces. The next southbound stop is Morgantown Welcome Center – Southbound, about 50 mi ahead (estimated).
Next rest stop on I-79 Southbound
Morgantown Welcome Center – Southboundabout 50 mi ahead (estimated) · West Virginia · Mile marker 159Previous southbound stop: Lawrence County Rest Area – Southbound · 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): 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
Allegheny County Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-79 near South Fayette in Pennsylvania. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
This is the southbound facility on I-79, near South Fayette in Allegheny County. The recorded position is around mile marker 50. It is right by exit 49. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.
Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Allegheny County Rest Area – Northbound, on the other side of the highway.
The next southbound stop on I-79 is Morgantown Welcome Center – Southbound in West Virginia, about 50 miles ahead by road (estimated).
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 17 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Listed amenities include:
- 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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
40.329324, -80.140886
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-79 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 79 near South Fayette. 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?
Morgantown Welcome Center – Southbound, about 50 miles ahead by road (estimated), in West Virginia.