Morgantown Welcome Center Southbound – I-79

Morgantown Welcome Center is a welcome center on I-79 southbound near Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Reported truck parking: 19 spaces. The next southbound stop is Maple Lake Rest Area, about 36 miles further along I-79.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Southbound)

Next: Maple Lake Rest Area ≈ 36 mi along I-79

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-79.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking19Reported 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✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

On Interstate 79 southbound near Morgantown, the Morgantown Welcome Center gives travelers in West Virginia a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the West Virginia Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

The welcome center sits on the southbound side of I-79 near Morgantown in Monongalia County. The recorded position is around mile marker 159.

If you would rather drive on, Maple Lake Rest Area is the next listed stop, around 36 miles ahead by the mile markers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 19 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 39.697405, -80.047127. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-79 is this welcome center on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 79 near Morgantown.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 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.

Where is the next rest stop?

Maple Lake Rest Area, about 36 miles further along I-79 by the official mile markers.