Athens County Rest Area Westbound – US-50
Athens County Rest Area is a rest area on US-50 westbound near Albany in Athens County, Ohio. Reported truck parking: 11 spaces.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
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
On U.S. Route 50 westbound near Albany, the Athens County Rest Area gives travelers in Ohio a place to stop. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the Ohio Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the westbound side of US-50 near Albany in Athens County.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 truck parking spaces.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Time limits and overnight parking
Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: Ohio Adm. Code 5501:2-4-01 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 39.247336, -82.183753. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of US-50 is this rest area on?
It serves westbound traffic on U.S. Route 50 near Albany.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 11 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
Ohio limits leaving a vehicle unattended at a rest area to 3 hours; camping is prohibited. Ohio Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Posted signs on site apply.