Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center Southbound – I-77
On I-77 southbound near Rocky Gap in Bland County, Virginia, Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 24 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, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this welcome center
Drivers heading south on I-77 near Rocky Gap, Virginia, can take a break at the Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center. 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
This is the southbound facility on I-77, near Rocky Gap in Bland County. The recorded position is around mile marker 61.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 24 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. 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. Signs posted at the welcome center take precedence. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 37.206478, -81.104486. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this welcome center on I-77 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 77 near Rocky Gap.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 24 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.