Brunswick County Rest Area Eastbound – US-17
On US-17 eastbound near Shallotte in Brunswick County, North Carolina, Brunswick County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 8 spaces.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading east on US-17 near Shallotte, North Carolina, can take a break at the Brunswick County Rest Area. Closures are announced by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the eastbound side of US-17 near Shallotte in Brunswick County.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 8 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Opening hours
The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.
Parking rules
North Carolina publishes no rest area stay limit, but under state law a vehicle left on a highway right-of-way, including rest areas, for 24 hours or more may be removed and stored by a law-enforcement officer. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: N.C.G.S. § 20-161(e) (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 33.975250, -78.405390. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on US-17 Eastbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on U.S. Route 17 near Shallotte.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 8 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
Can I stop here at night?
It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
North Carolina publishes no rest area stay limit, but under state law a vehicle left on a highway right-of-way, including rest areas, for 24 hours or more may be removed and stored by a law-enforcement officer. Posted signs on site apply.