Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area South Southbound – I-85
Looking for a break on I-85 southbound near Dinwiddie in Dinwiddie County, Virginia? Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area South is along the way. Reported truck parking: 20 spaces. The next southbound stop is Alberta Safety Rest Area South, about 23 miles further along I-85.
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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area South serves southbound traffic on Interstate 85 near Dinwiddie, Virginia. Its current operating status has not been verified. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Virginia Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-85, near Dinwiddie in Dinwiddie County. It is listed near mile marker 55.
Heading the other way? Use Dinwiddie Safety Rest Area North (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Further along I-85, Alberta Safety Rest Area South follows after roughly 23 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 20 truck parking spaces.
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Time limits and overnight parking
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: 37.103216, -77.544186. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-85 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 85 near Dinwiddie. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 20 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions 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?
Alberta Safety Rest Area South, about 23 miles further along I-85 by the official mile markers.