Smyth Safety Rest Area South Southbound – I-81
Looking for a break on I-81 southbound near Smyth, Virginia? Smyth Safety Rest Area South is along the way. Reported truck parking: 6 spaces.
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
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Smyth Safety Rest Area South serves southbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Smyth, Virginia. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the Virginia Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
This is the southbound facility on I-81, near Smyth. It is listed near mile marker 53.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 6 truck parking spaces.
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
How long can you stay?
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 36.883911, -81.385924. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
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 Smyth.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 6 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Posted signs on site apply.