Rest Stops NearbyI-81 rest stops in West Virginia
Driving I-81 through West Virginia, you pass 2 rest stops we know of. That includes 2 welcome centers. Plan ahead between Inwood Welcome Center and Falling Waters Welcome Center: that gap is 23 miles. Together they have 37 truck parking spaces.
Northbound: Inwood Welcome Center to Falling Waters Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inwood Welcome Center | NB | 2 | Ridgeway | – | 19 | – |
| Falling Waters Welcome Center | SB | 25 | Marlowe | Yes | 18 | 23 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
Heading south, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Falling Waters Welcome Center. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Falling Waters Welcome Center · mile 25
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-81 beyond West Virginia
Southbound, I-81 continues in Virginia. Northbound, it continues in Pennsylvania. All I-81 rest stops · All rest areas in West Virginia
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-81 in West Virginia?
2 rest stops in our list: 1 reachable northbound and 1 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-81 in West Virginia?
About 23 miles, between Inwood Welcome Center near Ridgeway and Falling Waters Welcome Center near Marlowe.
Is there a welcome center on I-81 in West Virginia?
Yes: Inwood Welcome Center (northbound) and Falling Waters Welcome Center (southbound).
Which I-81 rest stops in West Virginia have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 2 stops, for example Falling Waters Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-81 rest stops in West Virginia?
We found no statewide hour limit in West Virginia. Follow the signs posted at each site.