Lackawanna County Rest Area Northbound – I-81

Lackawanna County Rest Area is a rest area on I-81 northbound near Greenfield in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Reported truck parking: 6 spaces. The next northbound stop is Broome Gateway Rest Area – Northbound, about 35 mi ahead (estimated).

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Next rest stop on I-81 Northbound

Broome Gateway Rest Area – Northboundabout 35 mi ahead (estimated) · New York · At exit 4

Previous northbound stop: Dauphin County Rest Area – Northbound · 124 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 parking6Reported 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✓ Vending machines

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 Greenfield, the Lackawanna County Rest Area gives travelers in Pennsylvania a place to stop. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-81, near Greenfield in Lackawanna County. The recorded position is around mile marker 203. It is right by exit 202. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.

The next northbound stop on I-81 is Broome Gateway Rest Area – Northbound in New York, about 35 miles ahead by road (estimated).

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 6 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

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

41.603743, -75.647213

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-81 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Greenfield.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-81?

Broome Gateway Rest Area – Northbound, about 35 miles ahead by road (estimated), in New York.