Delaware County Rest Area Southbound – I-71
On I-71 southbound near Berkshire in Delaware County, Ohio, Delaware County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces. The next southbound stop is Fayette County Rest Area, about 60 miles further along I-71.
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
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
Drivers heading south on I-71 near Berkshire, Ohio, can take a break at the Delaware County Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the Ohio Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
This is the southbound facility on I-71, near Berkshire in Delaware County. The recorded position is around mile marker 128.
Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Delaware County Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.
Further along I-71, Fayette County Rest Area follows after roughly 60 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 12 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Picnic tables
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
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. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: Ohio Adm. Code 5501:2-4-01 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 40.226648, -82.929836. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-71 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 71 near Berkshire. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
How long can I park here?
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.
Where is the next rest stop?
Fayette County Rest Area, about 60 miles further along I-71 by the official mile markers.