Dog-Friendly Rest Stops on I-95 in Virginia: Exit by Exit
Virginia is a long haul on I-95, and if you are driving with a dog you have solid options at almost every stretch. The good news for pet owners: the Virginia Department of Transportation confirms that every one of its safety rest areas has a pet walking area, with signage pointing the way and dog waste stations on site. Below are the I-95 rest areas run by VDOT, listed north to south in mile-marker order, plus one private travel center with a fenced dog park.
Verified as of July 5, 2026 against VDOT’s official rest area listing. Rest areas do close for renovation and paving from time to time, and a couple on this corridor have used temporary facilities recently. Treat this as a planning guide and call ahead if a specific stop is your only option.
I-95 dog-friendly rest areas in Virginia, north to south
Dale City Safety Rest Areas
MM 155 and 154, Prince William County
Direction: Both. Separate car-only (MM 155) and truck-only (MM 154) facilities on each side.
VDOT ListedNorthernmost I-95 rest areas in Virginia. VDOT confirms pet walking areas at every safety rest area, with signage and dog waste stations. Note: VDOT has run periodic construction closures at the Dale City car-only areas, so call ahead if this is your only planned stop.
Source: VDOT official rest area listing
Fredericksburg Safety Rest Area and Welcome Center
MM 131, Stafford County
Direction: Both directions have facilities near this mile marker.
VDOT ListedCombined rest area and welcome center with a pet walking area and dog waste stations per VDOT. VDOT has scheduled overnight paving closures here at times, so a daytime stop is the safer bet.
Source: VDOT official rest area listing
Ladysmith (Caroline) Safety Rest Areas
MM 108 North and MM 107 South, Caroline County
Direction: Both. North side (MM 108) includes a welcome center.
VDOT ListedOne of the last rest areas before Richmond heading south. Pet walking area and dog waste stations per VDOT. The southbound side has at times used a temporary facility during renovation, so amenities may be reduced.
Source: VDOT official rest area listing
Carson Safety Rest Area (Petersburg area)
MM 37, Prince George County
Direction: Northbound only. Southbound drivers cannot access this stop.
VDOT ListedRest area south of Petersburg with a confirmed pet walking area, open 24 hours to all vehicles per VDOT.
Source: VDOT official rest area listing
Davis / TA Express Travel Center, Stony Creek
Exit 33, Sussex County
Direction: Both. Standard interchange access from I-95.
On-Site Dog ParkPrivate travel center with a fenced grass dog park, waste stations, benches, and picnic tables. Fuel, convenience store, and food on site, open 24 hours. Now branded as a TA Express location; also widely listed as Davis Travel Center. Dogs are not allowed inside the main building. Call ahead: (434) 246-2881.
Source: BringFido and business listings
Skippers (Greenville) Safety Rest Area and Welcome Center
MM 1, Greensville County
Direction: Northbound only. First stop for drivers entering Virginia from North Carolina.
VDOT ListedVirginia welcome center just north of the state line, with a pet walking area and dog waste stations per VDOT.
Source: VDOT official rest area listing
A few tips for dog-friendly stops in Virginia
Keep your dog leashed in all rest area pet areas; VDOT signs require it, and these are busy stops right off the interstate. Clean up using the waste stations provided. If you need a longer off-leash break, the Davis / TA Express dog park at Exit 33 is the standout on this route, with room to actually stretch out behind a fence.
Heading further south? See our exit-by-exit dog rest stop guide from Maryland to Florida for the rest of the corridor.