Radford Safety Rest Area South
I-81 Southbound · MM 108 · Exit 109 (0.6 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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All rest areas on I-81 →About Radford Safety Rest Area South
Radford Safety Rest Area South is a rest area on I-81 southbound in Virginia, about 0.6 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 southbound is Atkins Safety Rest Area South, about 55 miles ahead.
It serves southbound traffic only – if you're heading the other way, use Radford Safety Rest Area North 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. 0.4 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 South open 24 hours?
Yes, Radford Safety Rest Area South 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 South have truck parking?
Truck parking isn't recorded for Radford Safety Rest Area South. The nearest truck stop is Radford Travel Center near Plum Creek (approx. 0.4 mi).
What is the next rest area after Radford Safety Rest Area South on I-81 southbound?
The next stop southbound is Atkins Safety Rest Area South, about 55 miles ahead near Exit 54. The previous one is Troutville Safety Rest Area (50 miles back).
Where is Radford Safety Rest Area South located?
Radford Safety Rest Area South is on I-81 southbound at milepost 108 near Exit 109, close to Plum Creek, Virginia. GPS coordinates: 37.09967, -80.52074.
Where do northbound drivers stop?
Yes – drivers heading northbound use Radford Safety Rest Area North on the other side of I-81. Rest areas on divided highways serve one direction, so check the direction before you navigate.