Mercer County Rest Area Northbound – I-79
Mercer County Rest Area is a rest area on I-79 northbound near Deer Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Reported truck parking: 20 spaces. The next northbound stop is Crawford County Rest Area – Northbound, 28 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-79 Northbound
Crawford County Rest Area – Northbound28 mi ahead by the mile markers · Pennsylvania · Mile marker 163Previous northbound stop: Lawrence County Rest Area – Northbound · 28 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 79 northbound near Deer Creek, the Mercer County Rest Area gives travelers in Pennsylvania a place to stop. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-79, near Deer Creek in Mercer County. The recorded position is around mile marker 135. Once you pass exit 130 northbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 141, 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.
Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Mercer County Rest Area – Southbound, on the other side of the highway.
If you would rather drive on, Crawford County Rest Area – Northbound is the next listed stop, around 28 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 20 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
41.455373, -80.162710
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-79 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 79 near Deer Creek. 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-79?
Crawford County Rest Area – Northbound, about 28 miles further along I-79 by the official mile markers.