Radford Safety Rest Area North
I-81 Northbound · MM 108 · Exit 109 (0.7 mi) · near Plum Creek, Virginia
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Vending machines
- Picnic area
- Pet area
- Visitor information
Not recorded: Accessible restrooms · Playground · Truck parking · EV charging · Wi-Fi · Dump station · Scenic view
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Traveling southbound? Radford Safety Rest Area South is on the other side of I-81.
All rest areas on I-81 →About Radford Safety Rest Area North
Radford Safety Rest Area North is a rest area on I-81 northbound in Virginia, about 0.7 miles from Exit 109, at milepost 108, near Plum Creek. It has drinking water, a pet area, picnic tables, restrooms, vending machines and visitor information. The next rest area northbound is Ironto Safety Rest Area North, about 21 miles ahead.
It serves northbound traffic only – if you're heading the other way, use Radford Safety Rest Area South on the opposite side of I-81.
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 Radford Travel Center near Plum Creek, approx. 0.6 miles away.
Parking Rules
Unknown – check posted signs. We haven't verified Virginia's overnight rule yet.
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Is Radford Safety Rest Area North open 24 hours?
Yes, Radford Safety Rest Area North is open 24 hours, 7 days a week according to our data. If it's closed for maintenance, the closure is shown at the top of this page.
Does Radford Safety Rest Area North have truck parking?
Truck parking isn't recorded for Radford Safety Rest Area North. The nearest truck stop is Radford Travel Center near Plum Creek (approx. 0.6 mi).
What is the next rest area after Radford Safety Rest Area North on I-81 northbound?
The next stop northbound is Ironto Safety Rest Area North, about 21 miles ahead near Exit 128. The previous one is Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North (47 miles back).
Where is Radford Safety Rest Area North located?
Radford Safety Rest Area North is on I-81 northbound at milepost 108 near Exit 109, close to Plum Creek, Virginia. GPS coordinates: 37.09783, -80.52393.
Where do southbound drivers stop?
Yes – drivers heading southbound use Radford Safety Rest Area South on the other side of I-81. Rest areas on divided highways serve one direction, so check the direction before you navigate.