Bristol Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center
I-81 Northbound · MM 1 · Exit 1 (0.4 mi) · near Walnut Hill, Virginia
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic area
- Pet area
Not recorded: Accessible restrooms · Vending machines · Playground · Truck parking · EV charging · Wi-Fi · Dump station · Visitor information · Scenic view
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About Bristol Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center
Bristol Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center is a welcome center on I-81 northbound in Virginia, about 0.4 miles from Exit 1, at milepost 1, near Walnut Hill. It has drinking water, a pet area, picnic tables and restrooms. The next rest area northbound is Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North, about 60 miles ahead.
It serves northbound traffic only. We haven't found a matching stop on the other side of I-81 – check the next stops below.
It's one of 43 rest areas and welcome centers in Virginia, 4 of which have truck parking. See all Virginia rest areas on the state page.
The nearest truck stop is Love's Travel Stop near Meadowview, approx. 24 miles away.
Parking Rules
Unknown – check posted signs. We haven't verified Virginia's overnight rule yet.
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Does Bristol Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center have truck parking?
Truck parking isn't recorded for Bristol Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center. The nearest truck stop is Love's Travel Stop near Meadowview (approx. 24 mi).
What is the next rest area after Bristol Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center on I-81 northbound?
The next stop northbound is Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North, about 60 miles ahead near Exit 60. The previous one is I-81 Rest Area - Greene County East (36 miles back).
Where is Bristol Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center located?
Bristol Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center is on I-81 northbound at milepost 1 near Exit 1, close to Walnut Hill, Virginia. GPS coordinates: 36.59711, -82.23967.