Troutville Safety Rest Area South Southbound – I-81
Troutville Safety Rest Area South is a rest area on I-81 southbound near Troutville in Botetourt County, Virginia. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces. The next southbound stop is Radford Safety Rest Area South, about 50 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): Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 81 southbound near Troutville, the Troutville Safety Rest Area South gives travelers in Virginia a place to stop. 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 southbound lanes of I-81, near Troutville in Botetourt County. It is listed near mile marker 158.
The next southbound stop is Radford Safety Rest Area South, about 50 miles further along I-81.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 7 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Family restroom
- Accessible facilities
- Drinking water
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.
How long can you stay?
Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 37.468652, -79.811815. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-81 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 81 near Troutville.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 7 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.
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 South, about 50 miles further along I-81 by the official mile markers.