Marion County Rest Area Northbound – US-23
On US-23 northbound near Waldo in Marion County, Ohio, Marion County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 10 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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading north on US-23 near Waldo, Ohio, can take a break at the Marion County Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Ohio Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the northbound side of US-23 near Waldo in Marion County.
The southbound lanes have their own facility, Marion County Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 10 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Parking rules
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: 40.528272, -83.073683. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on US-23 Northbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on U.S. Route 23 near Waldo. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
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.