Alberta Safety Rest Area South Southbound – I-85
On I-85 southbound near Alberta in Brunswick County, Virginia, Alberta Safety Rest Area South offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 13 spaces.
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, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading south on I-85 near Alberta, Virginia, can take a break at the Alberta Safety Rest Area South. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Virginia Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.
Location and driving direction
This is the southbound facility on I-85, near Alberta in Brunswick County. It is listed near mile marker 32.
Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Alberta Safety Rest Area North, on the other side of the highway.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Time limits and overnight parking
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 36.866503, -77.837229. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-85 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 85 near Alberta. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 13 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
How long can I park here?
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Posted signs on site apply.