Morrow County Rest Area Southbound – I-71
Morrow County Rest Area is a rest area on I-71 southbound 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 southbound near Marengo, the Morrow County Rest Area gives travelers in Ohio a place to stop. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Ohio Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-71, near Marengo in Morrow County.
Heading the other way? Use Morrow County Rest Area (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 18 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: 40.481250, -82.742719. 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 southbound traffic on Interstate 71 near Marengo. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
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.