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Falling Waters Welcome Center
You will find Falling Waters Welcome Center on I-81 (southbound) by Marlowe, West Virginia, around mile marker 25. Truckers get 18 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. Mapped amenities include restrooms, accessible restrooms, drinking water and pet area. After this, southbound drivers reach Winchester Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center about 30 miles later. Arlington, VA is the closest big city, about 63 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-81 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 25 |
| Location | Marlowe, Berkeley County, West Virginia Directions (39.5870, -77.8481) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Drinking water, Pet area, Wi-Fi, Travel information |
| Truck parking | 18 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Website | wvtourism.com |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-81
Heading southbound
Winchester Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center
about 30 miles · Welcome center in Virginia
Heading northbound
I-81 Rest Area at Mile 1
about 14 miles · Rest area in Pennsylvania
Food and fuel: Blue Ridge Travel Plaza, about 165 mi
How long can you stay?
West Virginia leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- South Mountain Welcome Center Welcome centerRestrooms 26 truck spaces
- South Mountain Welcome Center Welcome centerRestrooms 23 truck spaces
- I-70 Rest Area at Mile 156 Rest area22 truck spaces
- Sideling Hill Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsPicnic tables 5 truck spaces
- US-15 Rest Area near Thurmont Rest area
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Falling Waters Welcome Center?
On I-81 southbound at mile 25 near Marlowe in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Tap Directions to route there.
Which direction does Falling Waters Welcome Center serve?
Southbound traffic on I-81.
Does Falling Waters Welcome Center have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here, including accessible ones. The site is listed as open 24/7.
How far is the next rest stop after Falling Waters Welcome Center?
Southbound: Winchester Safety Rest Area/Welcome Center, about 30 miles. Northbound: I-81 Rest Area at Mile 1, about 14 miles.
Can you sleep at Falling Waters Welcome Center?
West Virginia leaves the time limit to each site's signs, as far as we can tell.
Is there truck parking at Falling Waters Welcome Center?
18 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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