Macon County Rest Area – US-23
Looking for a break on US-23 near Franklin in Macon County, North Carolina? Macon County Rest Area is along the way. It is listed as accessible from both directions of travel. Reported truck parking: 3 spaces, plus 63 car 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, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Macon County Rest Area is a stop on US-23 near Franklin in North Carolina, reachable from both directions. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
Traffic in both directions of US-23 can use this rest area near Franklin in Macon County.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 63 automobile parking spaces and 3 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic tables
- Visitor information
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
Opening hours
Listed opening hours: daily, 9 AM to 5 PM (OpenStreetMap).
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).
Coordinates
35.112580, -83.390750
Frequently asked questions
Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?
Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing.