Abingdon Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North Northbound – I-81
Abingdon Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North is a rest area on I-81 northbound near Abingdon in Washington County, Virginia. Reported truck parking: 48 spaces. The next northbound stop is Radford Safety Rest Area North, about 95 miles further along I-81.
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
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 81 northbound near Abingdon, the Abingdon Truck-Only Safety Rest Area North gives travelers in Virginia a place to stop. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the Virginia Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-81 near Abingdon in Washington County. The recorded position is around mile marker 13.
If you would rather drive on, Radford Safety Rest Area North is the next listed stop, around 95 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 48 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Parking rules
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 36.684062, -82.029558. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-81 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Abingdon.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 48 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Posted signs on site apply.
What is the next stop on I-81?
Radford Safety Rest Area North, about 95 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.