Rest areaI-79 · Southbound
Maple Lake Rest Area
Maple Lake Rest Area is a rest area on I-79 southbound in West Virginia, at mile 123 near Maple Lake. A federal truck parking survey counted 18 spaces for big rigs here. After this, southbound drivers reach Burnsville Rest Area about 38 miles later. Pittsburgh, PA is the closest big city, about 79 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-79 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 123 |
| Location | Maple Lake, Harrison County, West Virginia Directions (39.3139, -80.2503) |
| Amenities | Nothing confirmed yet. |
| Truck parking | 18 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-79
Heading southbound
Burnsville Rest Area
about 38 miles · Rest area near Orlando
Heading northbound
Maple Lake Rest Area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Maple Lake
Other side of the highway: Maple Lake Rest Area (Northbound).
How long can you stay?
How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no West Virginia rule.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Maple Lake Rest Area?
On I-79 southbound at mile 123 near Maple Lake in Harrison County, West Virginia.
Which direction does Maple Lake Rest Area serve?
Southbound traffic on I-79. Traffic the other way uses Maple Lake Rest Area.
How far is the next rest stop after Maple Lake Rest Area?
Southbound: Burnsville Rest Area, about 38 miles. Northbound: Maple Lake Rest Area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Maple Lake Rest Area?
How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no West Virginia rule.
Is there truck parking at Maple Lake Rest Area?
18 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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