Lawrence County Rest Area Northbound – I-79
Looking for a break on I-79 northbound near Plain Grove in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania? Lawrence County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 18 spaces. The next northbound stop is Mercer County Rest Area – Northbound, 28 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-79 Northbound
Mercer County Rest Area – Northbound28 mi ahead by the mile markers · Pennsylvania · Mile marker 135Previous northbound stop: Allegheny County Rest Area – Northbound · 57 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 Lawrence County Rest Area serves northbound traffic on Interstate 79 near Plain Grove, 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 northbound lanes of I-79, near Plain Grove in Lawrence County. The recorded position is around mile marker 107. Once you pass exit 105 northbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 113, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Further along I-79, Mercer County Rest Area – Northbound follows after roughly 28 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 18 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.
How long can you stay?
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
41.070488, -80.124305
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-79 Northbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 79 near Plain Grove.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
Where is the next rest stop?
Mercer County Rest Area – Northbound, about 28 miles further along I-79 by the official mile markers.