Nash County Rest Area Southbound – I-95
On I-95 southbound near Gold Rock in Nash County, North Carolina, Nash County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces. The next southbound stop is Johnston County Rest Area – Southbound, 43 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-95 Southbound
Johnston County Rest Area – Southbound43 mi ahead by the mile markers · North Carolina · Mile marker 99Previous southbound stop: Northampton County Rest Area – Southbound · 39 mi back by the mile markers
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, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading south on I-95 near Gold Rock, North Carolina, can take a break at the Nash County Rest Area. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-95, near Gold Rock in Nash County. It is listed near mile marker 142. Southbound, you reach it after exit 145; the next exit after the rest area is exit 141. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
The northbound lanes have their own facility, Nash County Rest Area – Northbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
If you would rather drive on, Johnston County Rest Area – Southbound is the next listed stop, around 43 miles ahead by the mile markers.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
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. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: N.C.G.S. § 20-161(e) (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 36.031730, -77.842630. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-95 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 95 near Gold Rock. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 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.
How long can I park here?
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.
Where is the next rest stop?
Johnston County Rest Area – Southbound, about 43 miles further along I-95 by the official mile markers.