Susquehanna County Rest Area Southbound – I-81
Susquehanna County Rest Area is a rest area on I-81 southbound near Lenox in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Reported truck parking: 6 spaces. The next southbound stop is I-81 Luzerne County Rest Area – Southbound, 51 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-81 Southbound
I-81 Luzerne County Rest Area – Southbound51 mi ahead by the mile markers · Pennsylvania · Mile marker 157Previous southbound stop: Pennsylvania Welcome Center – Southbound · about 25 mi back (estimated)
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
On Interstate 81 southbound near Lenox, the Susquehanna County Rest Area gives travelers in Pennsylvania a place to stop. 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 southbound facility on I-81, near Lenox in Susquehanna County. It is listed near mile marker 208. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 211 and before exit 206. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Further along I-81, I-81 Luzerne County Rest Area – Southbound follows after roughly 51 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 6 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- 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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 67 Pa. Code 443.2 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
41.673992, -75.682218
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-81 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Lenox.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-81?
I-81 Luzerne County Rest Area – Southbound, about 51 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.