Schroon Lake Rest Area Northbound – I-87

Looking for a break on I-87 northbound in Essex County, New York? Schroon Lake Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 6 spaces, plus 21 car spaces.

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Last reported closed on Dec 25, 2024 — Serving northbound traffic on Interstate 87, also known as the Northway, between Exits 27 and 28, in the Town of Schroon, Essex County. Source: the New York State DOT.

Location map

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

Open directions

Reported parking capacity

Car parking21Reported spaces
Truck parking6Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the New York State DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Schroon Lake Rest Area serves northbound traffic on Interstate 87 in New York. The New York State DOT listing showed this location as closed when checked on December 25, 2024. Reason given: serving northbound traffic on Interstate 87, also known as the Northway, between Exits 27 and 28, in the Town of Schroon, Essex County. Check the New York Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-87, in Essex County.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 21 spaces for cars and 6 for trucks (the New York State DOT).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Visitor information

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

Opening status

Last status: closed (the New York State DOT, December 25, 2024). Treat it as a snapshot, not as real-time information.

Parking rules

At New York State DOT rest areas, commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours while the driver takes required rest; posted signs can set other limits. Thruway service areas have their own rules. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 17 NYCRR 156.3 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 43.790441, -73.794197. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-87 Northbound?

Yes. The New York State DOT record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 87.

Can trucks park here?

The New York State DOT lists 6 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

How long can I park here?

At New York State DOT rest areas, commercial vehicles may stay up to 10 hours while the driver takes required rest; posted signs can set other limits. Thruway service areas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.