Radford Safety Rest Area North Northbound – I-81

I-81 northbound travelers near Radford in Montgomery County, Virginia, can pull in at Radford Safety Rest Area North. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next northbound stop is Ironto Safety Rest Area North, about 21 miles further along I-81.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Previous: Abingdon Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North ≈ 95 mi along I-81Next: Ironto Safety Rest Area North ≈ 21 mi along I-81

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-81.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking14Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Radford Safety Rest Area North is a stop for northbound travelers on I-81 near Radford in 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

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-81, near Radford in Montgomery County. The recorded position is around mile marker 108.

The southbound lanes have their own facility, Radford Safety Rest Area South; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

If you would rather drive on, Ironto Safety Rest Area North is the next listed stop, around 21 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 14 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Parking rules

Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 37.098520, -80.523613. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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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 Radford. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 14 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.

How long can I park here?

Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Posted signs on site apply.

Where is the next rest stop?

Ironto Safety Rest Area North, about 21 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.