Radford Safety Rest Area South Southbound – I-81

I-81 southbound travelers near Radford in Montgomery County, Virginia, can pull in at Radford Safety Rest Area South. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next southbound stop is Smyth Safety Rest Area South, about 55 miles further along I-81.

I-81VirginiaSouthbound
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 (Southbound)

Previous: Troutville Safety Rest Area South ≈ 50 mi along I-81Next: Smyth Safety Rest Area South ≈ 55 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 South is a stop for southbound 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 southbound lanes of I-81, near Radford in Montgomery County. It is listed near mile marker 108.

Heading the other way? Use Radford Safety Rest Area North (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-81, Smyth Safety Rest Area South follows after roughly 55 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 14 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. 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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 37.098936, -80.521140. 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 southbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Radford. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

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.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

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

Can I stop here at night?

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?

Smyth Safety Rest Area South, about 55 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.