High Peaks (South) Rest Area Southbound – I-87
High Peaks (South) is a rest area on I-87 southbound near North Hudson in Essex County, New York. Reported truck parking: 36 spaces, plus 52 car spaces. The next southbound stop is Glens Falls (South) Rest Area, about 56 miles further along I-87.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the New York State DOT. This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 87 southbound near North Hudson, the High Peaks (South) Rest Area gives travelers in New York a place to stop. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the New York Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
This is the southbound facility on I-87, near North Hudson in Essex County. It is listed near mile marker 99.
The northbound lanes have their own facility, High Peaks (North) Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
If you would rather drive on, Glens Falls (South) Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 56 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Reported capacity: 52 spaces for cars and 36 for trucks (the New York State DOT).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Picnic tables
- Visitor information
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
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: 44.017412, -73.704526. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-87 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 87 near North Hudson. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The New York State DOT lists 36 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.
Where is the next rest stop?
Glens Falls (South) Rest Area, about 56 miles further along I-87 by the official mile markers.