Dauphin County Rest Area Southbound – I-81
Looking for a break on I-81 southbound near East Hanover in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania? Dauphin County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 20 spaces. The next southbound stop is Cumberland County Rest Area – Southbound, 41 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-81 Southbound
Cumberland County Rest Area – Southbound41 mi ahead by the mile markers · Pennsylvania · Mile marker 38Previous southbound stop: I-81 Luzerne County Rest Area – Southbound · 78 mi back by the mile markers
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, 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 southbound 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
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-81, near East Hanover in Dauphin County. The recorded position is around mile marker 79. It is right by exit 80. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.
The northbound lanes have their own facility, Dauphin County Rest Area – Northbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
If you would rather drive on, Cumberland County Rest Area – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 41 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 20 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
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
40.375259, -76.677129
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-81 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 81 near East Hanover. The northbound 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?
Cumberland County Rest Area – Southbound, about 41 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.