Lewis Rest Area Southbound – I-87

Lewis Rest Area is a rest area on I-87 southbound in Essex County, New York. Reported truck parking: 6 spaces, plus 25 car spaces.

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Last reported closed on Dec 25, 2024 — Serving southbound traffic on I-87, also known as the Northway, between Exits 32 and 31, in the Town of Lewis, 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 parking25Reported spaces
Truck parking6Reported spaces

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

Facilities and amenities

✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 87 southbound, the Lewis Rest Area gives travelers in New York a place to stop. The New York State DOT listing showed this location as closed when checked on December 25, 2024. Reason given: serving southbound traffic on I-87, also known as the Northway, between Exits 32 and 31, in the Town of Lewis, Essex County. Check the New York Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-87, in Essex County.

Parking and amenities

The New York State DOT lists 25 automobile parking spaces and 6 truck parking spaces for this direction.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening status

The New York State DOT showed the rest area as closed on December 25, 2024. Conditions may have changed since then.

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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 17 NYCRR 156.3 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 44.277891, -73.529319. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-87 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 87.

Is truck parking available?

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.