Dauphin County Rest Area Northbound – I-81

Looking for a break on I-81 northbound near East Hanover in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania? Dauphin County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces. The next northbound stop is Lackawanna County Rest Area – Northbound, 124 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-81 Northbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 124 miles northbound on I-81. Plan a break here if you need one.

Lackawanna County Rest Area – Northbound124 mi ahead by the mile markers · Pennsylvania · Mile marker 203

Previous northbound stop: Cumberland County Rest Area – Northbound · 41 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking15Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Dauphin County Rest Area serves northbound traffic on Interstate 81 near East Hanover, Pennsylvania. Closures are announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-81 near East Hanover in Dauphin County. It is listed near mile marker 79. You will find it at exit 80. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.

The southbound lanes have their own facility, Dauphin County Rest Area – Southbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Further along I-81, Lackawanna County Rest Area – Northbound follows after roughly 124 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 15 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Time limits and overnight parking

Pennsylvania limits stays to 2 hours in a 24-hour period, or the posted limit; sleeping is allowed only in a legally parked vehicle and overnight camping is prohibited. Turnpike service plazas have their own rules. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

40.373285, -76.676470

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-81 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 81 near East Hanover. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-81?

Lackawanna County Rest Area – Northbound, about 124 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.