Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area North Northbound – I-81
I-81 northbound travelers near Mount Sidney in Augusta County, Virginia, can pull in at Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area North. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces. The next northbound stop is New Market Safety Rest Area North, about 30 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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Pet area, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground, Visitor information.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area North is a stop for northbound travelers on I-81 near Mount Sidney in Virginia. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Virginia Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-81, near Mount Sidney in Augusta County. It is listed near mile marker 232.
Do not confuse it with the separate southbound facility, Mount Sydney Safety Rest Area South, on the other side of the highway.
Further along I-81, New Market Safety Rest Area North follows after roughly 30 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 truck parking spaces.
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Vending machines
- Public phone
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Opening hours
Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.
Parking rules
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: 38.249980, -78.954318. 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 Mount Sidney. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?
Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
Is this rest area open 24 hours?
It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check 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.
Where is the next rest stop?
New Market Safety Rest Area North, about 30 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.