Falling Waters Welcome Center Southbound – I-81

On I-81 southbound near Marlowe in Berkeley County, West Virginia, Falling Waters Welcome Center offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 18 spaces. The next southbound stop is Winchester Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Southbound, about 28 mi ahead (straight line).

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

Next rest stop on I-81 Southbound

Winchester Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Southboundabout 28 mi ahead (straight line) · Virginia · Mile marker 320

Previous southbound stop: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza – Southbound · about 143 mi back (straight line)

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking18Reported 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✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Wi-Fi✓ Visitor information

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Drivers heading south on I-81 near Marlowe, West Virginia, can take a break at the Falling Waters Welcome Center. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the West Virginia Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-81, near Marlowe in Berkeley County. The recorded position is around mile marker 25.

The next southbound stop on I-81 is Winchester Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Southbound in Virginia, about 28 miles away in a straight line.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 18 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Wi-Fi
  • Visitor information

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Opening hours

The welcome center is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 39.587020, -77.848069. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this welcome center on I-81 Southbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 81 near Marlowe.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 18 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.

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.

Can I walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

What is the next stop on I-81?

Winchester Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Southbound, about 28 miles ahead in a straight line, in Virginia.