Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North
I-81 Northbound · MM 61 · Exit 60 (0.3 mi) · near Rural Retreat, Virginia
Amenities
- Restrooms
- Accessible restrooms
- Drinking water
- Vending machines
- Picnic area
- Pet area
- Visitor information
Not recorded: Playground · Truck parking · EV charging · Wi-Fi · Dump station · Scenic view
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About Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North
Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North is a rest area on I-81 northbound in Virginia, about 0.3 miles from Exit 60, at milepost 61. It has accessible restrooms, drinking water, a pet area, picnic tables, restrooms, vending machines and visitor information. The next rest area northbound is Radford Safety Rest Area North, about 47 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 TA near Wytheville, approx. 11.4 miles away.
Parking Rules
Unknown – check posted signs. We haven't verified Virginia's overnight rule yet.
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Does Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North have truck parking?
Truck parking isn't recorded for Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North. The nearest truck stop is TA near Wytheville (approx. 11.4 mi).
What is the next rest area after Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North on I-81 northbound?
The next stop northbound is Radford Safety Rest Area North, about 47 miles ahead near Exit 109. The previous one is Bristol Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center (60 miles back).
Where is Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North located?
Rural Retreat Safety Rest Area North is on I-81 northbound at milepost 61 near Exit 60, close to Rural Retreat, Virginia. GPS coordinates: 36.91634, -81.26460.