Mercer County Tourist Information Center Southbound – I-77

Looking for a break on I-77 southbound near Princeton in Mercer County, West Virginia? Mercer County Tourist Information Center is along the way. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces. The next southbound stop is Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Southbound, about 13 mi ahead (estimated).

I-77West VirginiaSouthbound

Next rest stop on I-77 Southbound

Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Southboundabout 13 mi ahead (estimated) · Virginia · Mile marker 61

Previous southbound stop: Beckley Travel Plaza · 36 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking7Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

The Mercer County Tourist Information Center serves southbound traffic on Interstate 77 near Princeton, West Virginia. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the West Virginia Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-77, near Princeton in Mercer County. The recorded position is around mile marker 9.

The next southbound stop on I-77 is Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Southbound in Virginia, about 13 miles ahead by road (estimated).

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 7 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Public phone
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.

Coordinates

37.362936, -81.045271

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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 Princeton.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

What is the next stop on I-77?

Rocky Gap Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center – Southbound, about 13 miles ahead by road (estimated), in Virginia.