Franklin County Welcome Center Northbound – I-81

I-81 northbound travelers near Antrim in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, can pull in at Franklin County Welcome Center. Reported truck parking: 14 spaces. The next northbound stop is Cumberland County Rest Area – Northbound, 37 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-81 Northbound

Cumberland County Rest Area – Northbound37 mi ahead by the mile markers · Pennsylvania · Mile marker 38

Previous northbound stop: Inwood Welcome Center – Northbound · about 40 mi back (estimated)

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking14Reported 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✓ Wi-Fi✓ Visitor information

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 welcome center

Franklin County Welcome Center is a stop for northbound travelers on I-81 near Antrim in Pennsylvania. Closures are announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-81, near Antrim in Franklin County. It is listed near mile marker 1. Driving northbound, the rest area comes after exit 1 and before exit 3. You do not take an exit to get there: the welcome center has its own ramp, signed "Welcome Center" in advance.

The next northbound stop is Cumberland County Rest Area – Northbound, about 37 miles further along I-81.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 14 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines
  • Wi-Fi
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: daily, 9 AM to 5:30 PM (PennDOT).

Parking rules

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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

39.736298, -77.725845

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-81 is this welcome center on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Antrim.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Where is the next rest stop?

Cumberland County Rest Area – Northbound, about 37 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.