Virginia Welcome Center (I-81) Northbound – I-81

I-81 northbound travelers in Virginia can pull in at Virginia Welcome Center (I-81).

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Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Drinking water✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Virginia Welcome Center (I-81) is a stop for northbound travelers on I-81 in Virginia. Closures are announced by the Virginia Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

This is the northbound facility on I-81. You will find it at exit 1. Follow the "Welcome Center" signs as you approach.

The southbound lanes have their own facility, I-81 Sullivan County Welcome Center – Southbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Parking and amenities

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

Time limits and overnight parking

Virginia does not permit overnight parking at its rest areas; posted signs set the time limit. Posted signs at this welcome center can set a different limit. Source: 24VAC30-51-30 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

36.596607, -82.239600

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-81 is this welcome center on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 81. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the amenities listing.