I-79 rest stops in West Virginia
I-79 has 7 rest stops in West Virginia in our directory (4 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). That includes 1 welcome center. The longest stretch without a stop is 38 miles, between Burnsville Rest Area and Maple Lake Rest Area. Truck drivers find 126 spaces across these stops.
Northbound: Servia Rest Area to Morgantown Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Servia Rest Area | NB | 49 | Servia | – | 15 | – |
| Servia Rest Area | SB | 49 | Servia | – | 15 | < 1 mi |
| Burnsville Rest Area | SB | 85 | Orlando | – | 30 | 36 mi |
| Burnsville Rest Area | NB | 85 | Orlando | – | 12 | < 1 mi |
| Maple Lake Rest Area | SB | 123 | Maple Lake | – | 18 | 38 mi |
| Maple Lake Rest Area | NB | 123 | Maple Lake | – | 17 | < 1 mi |
| Morgantown Welcome Center | SB | 159 | Morgantown | Yes | 19 | 36 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Going the other way, the first stop is Morgantown Welcome Center and the last is Servia Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Morgantown Welcome Center · mile 159
- Maple Lake Rest Area · mile 123
- Burnsville Rest Area · mile 85
- Servia Rest Area · mile 49
Can you sleep at rest stops in West Virginia?
West Virginia has no statewide time limit for rest areas that we could find in its laws or on its DOT site. Look for a time limit on the signs at each site. Setting up camp outside your vehicle is not accepted.
Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.
Official list: West Virginia rest areas (state DOT)
I-79 beyond West Virginia
Northbound, it continues in Pennsylvania. All I-79 rest stops · All rest areas in West Virginia
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-79 in West Virginia?
7 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable northbound and 4 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-79 in West Virginia?
About 38 miles, between Burnsville Rest Area near Orlando and Maple Lake Rest Area near Maple Lake.
Is there a welcome center on I-79 in West Virginia?
Yes: Morgantown Welcome Center (southbound).
Which I-79 rest stops in West Virginia have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 7 stops, for example Morgantown Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-79 rest stops in West Virginia?
We found no statewide hour limit in West Virginia. Follow the signs posted at each site.