Crawford County Rest Area Southbound – I-79
On I-79 southbound near Cussewago in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, Crawford County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 24 spaces. The next southbound stop is Mercer County Rest Area – Southbound, 28 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-79 Southbound
Mercer County Rest Area – Southbound28 mi ahead by the mile markers · Pennsylvania · Mile marker 135Location 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-79 near Cussewago, Pennsylvania, can take a break at the Crawford County Rest Area. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-79, near Cussewago in Crawford County. The recorded position is around mile marker 163. Once you pass exit 166 southbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 154, 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 Crawford County Rest Area – Northbound (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
If you would rather drive on, Mercer County Rest Area – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 28 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 24 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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
41.846633, -80.177200
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-79 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 79 near Cussewago. 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?
Mercer County Rest Area – Southbound, about 28 miles further along I-79 by the official mile markers.