Luzerne County Rest Area Northbound – I-81

I-81 northbound travelers in Pennsylvania can pull in at Luzerne County Rest Area.

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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.

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Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Public phone

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Luzerne County Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-81 in Pennsylvania. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-81.

Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, on the other side of the highway.

Parking and amenities

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Public phone

Availability of individual amenities can change.

Parking rules

Pennsylvania limits stays to 2 hours in a 24-hour period, or the posted limit; sleeping is allowed only in a legally parked vehicle and overnight camping is prohibited. Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 41.101643, -75.960447. 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 northbound traffic on Interstate 81. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

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

How long can I park here?

Pennsylvania limits stays to 2 hours in a 24-hour period, or the posted limit; sleeping is allowed only in a legally parked vehicle and overnight camping is prohibited. Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.