Granville County Rest Area Southbound – I-85

Looking for a break on I-85 southbound near Oxford in Granville County, North Carolina? Granville County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces. The next southbound stop is Alamance County Rest Area, about 60 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 (Southbound)

Previous: Warren County Rest Area ≈ 32 mi along I-85Next: Alamance County Rest Area ≈ 60 mi along I-85

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking17Reported 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✓ Drinking water✓ Vending machines

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Granville County Rest Area serves southbound traffic on Interstate 85 near Oxford, North Carolina. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the North Carolina Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-85, near Oxford in Granville County. The recorded position is around mile marker 199.

Do not confuse it with the separate northbound facility, Granville County Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

The next southbound stop is Alamance County Rest Area, about 60 miles further along I-85.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 17 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking water
  • Vending machines

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 36.237800, -78.639653. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-85 Southbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 85 near Oxford. 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 and drinking water?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

What is the next stop on I-85?

Alamance County Rest Area, about 60 miles further along I-85 by the official mile markers.