Ironto Safety Rest Area North Northbound – I-81
Ironto Safety Rest Area North is a rest area on I-81 northbound near Ironto in Montgomery County, Virginia. Reported truck parking: 22 spaces. The next northbound stop is Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area North, about 103 miles further along I-81.
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, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 81 northbound near Ironto, the Ironto Safety Rest Area North gives travelers in Virginia a place to stop. Its current operating status has not been verified. Confirm the current situation with the Virginia Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-81, near Ironto in Montgomery County. The recorded position is around mile marker 129.
Further along I-81, Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area North follows after roughly 103 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 22 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
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: 37.239716, -80.225025. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-81 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Ironto.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 22 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.
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.
What is the next stop on I-81?
Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area North, about 103 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.