Haywood County Rest Area – US-23
On US-23 near Balsam in Haywood County, North Carolina, Haywood County Rest Area offers a place to stop. It is listed as accessible from both directions of travel. Reported truck parking: 3 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, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Haywood County Rest Area is a stop on US-23 near Balsam 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
The rest area is accessible from both directions of US-23, near Balsam in Haywood County.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 3 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
Opening hours
The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (NCDOT).
Time limits and overnight parking
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
35.445110, -83.066861
Frequently asked questions
Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?
Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing.
Can I stop here at night?
Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by NCDOT.