Morrow County Rest Area Northbound – I-71
Morrow County Rest Area is a rest area on I-71 northbound near Marengo in Morrow County, Ohio. Reported truck parking: 18 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 Interstate 71 northbound near Marengo, the Morrow County Rest Area gives travelers in Ohio a place to stop. 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
You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-71, near Marengo in Morrow County.
The southbound lanes have their own facility, Morrow County Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 18 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: Ohio Adm. Code 5501:2-4-01 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 40.481033, -82.739864. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-71 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 71 near Marengo. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 18 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.