Beckley Travel Plaza

Stopped here to get gas and walk dogs. It was horrible. Very busy and no traffic organization. Cars, trucks, rvs just come and go from all directions. Not enough gas pumps so a constant line and patrons don’t have common gas etiquette. Got stuck at the pump because there was a line behind me and the car in front parked three feet from pump so I was stuck there. The parking lot for cars was small for the amount of people there, and again, no organization so finding a spot and parking was difficult. Inside lines for everything and again, little organization. Will never ever stop here again. This place is an accident waiting to happen.

Avoid avoid avoid this plaza for your meal needs. Food is waaaay overpriced. I had paid over 10 dollars for small bottle of soda and 8″ sub, which was smaller than 6″ subway’s sub.

Yep, I paid $ 10 to take a shower here. I must have been desperate in my cross country travels. Actually, the showers were really nice, very clean. $ 9.50 plus tax for a basic shower, $ 1 more if you need soap and towel. Four stalls available. The attendant seemed a bit reserved until he knew I was actually going to take a shower, then he lightened up a bit. Maybe he gets a lot of kids in there asking stupid questions. Not that I’m a kid, but I did have my hood over my head (covering my greasy hair) and possibly looked suspicious. I was the suspicious one, since I’ve always heard tales of questionable activities occurring in truck stop showers. But nothing like that happened here. I just paid more money than I ever would pay and proceeded to take a long hot shower.
The parking lot is CRAzY at night! Semis parked wherever the heck they want to park. They clear out quickly before sun up though. But that sign at the entrance that says «Cars only» just apparently doesn’t exist in their eyes.

Good pitt stop on 77 for truckers and average drivers too (just kidding). Huge truck parking lot and shower facilities (for a fee).
Food choices include Starbucks, Sbarro, Burger King, and convenience store snacks too. Even healthier munchies like salads, yogurts, fruits and nuts-​all available in the travel store.
Need a WV branded gift since you left Aunt Betty’s potted petunia sitting on your kitchen counter? Fear not, your absent mindedness will be redeemed at the Beckley Travel Center!

There’s nothing terribly special about this place, but it has become somewhat of a tradition to stop here on our way home from visiting family. It’s pretty much exactly a halfway point on our trip and really is fairly convenient. Gas, a food court, restrooms, and a convenience station in one stop. The food’s not bad: my wife really likes Sbarro and the fact that there is also a Burger King, deli, and Starbucks is nice to offer some variety. It’s also populated by employees, has pretty clean bathrooms, and plenty of highchairs for the little ones. I’d much rather stop here than at a roadside rest.
The food is definitely a bit more expensive, though, than you’ll find at most places. Stop somewhere else for on the go snacks. Also, the parking lot is crazy. Every time we’re leaving we always see people pulling out and almost ramming into each other.

Super busy rest stop in WV. They even have showers open daily. I guess for the truckers or the vagabonders.
There is a lot of parking but since it’s busy you won’t be at the best spot without perfect timing.

This is a busy Travel plaza as it serves travelers from both North and South-​bound I-​77. If heading northbound, you have to cross a bridge to get to the plaza.
The plaza has a food court with Starbucks, Cinnabon, Biimpie, Burger King, and Sbarro. The Starbucks line is usually long. BK and Sbarro can be long as well since Blimpie. Cinnabon also closes earlier.
The restrooms are average here as far as cleanliness. There are certainly plenty of stalls and urinals.
Also at this plaza is a convenience store with WV gifts. There is also an information center that has limited hours.
Outside is a Exxon gas station.
Watch yourself in the parking lot. There are a bunch of crazies out here sometimes.

Odd… stalls offer no privacy and people look in. I really had to go… this was just plain odd. Who would design such a thing? Oh well, I don’t care — watch me if you really want to. At least the facilities were clean.