Cleveland County Rest Area Northbound – I-85

Looking for a break on I-85 northbound near Kings Mountain in Cleveland County, North Carolina? Cleveland County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 18 spaces. The next northbound stop is Cabarrus County Rest Area, about 57 miles further along I-85.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Next: Cabarrus County Rest Area ≈ 57 mi along I-85

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-85.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking18Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Cleveland County Rest Area serves northbound traffic on Interstate 85 near Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-85, near Kings Mountain in Cleveland County. It is listed near mile marker 2.

Further along I-85, Cabarrus County Rest Area follows after roughly 57 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 18 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.185326, -81.406200. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-85 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 85 near Kings Mountain.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 18 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.

Where is the next rest stop?

Cabarrus County Rest Area, about 57 miles further along I-85 by the official mile markers.