Camden County Rest Area Southbound – US-17
Looking for a break on US-17 southbound near South Mills in Camden County, North Carolina? Camden County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 6 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): Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Camden County Rest Area serves southbound traffic on U.S. Route 17 near South Mills, North Carolina. Closures are announced by the North Carolina Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of US-17, near South Mills in Camden County.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 6 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Family restroom
- Accessible facilities
- Vending machines
- Visitor information
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: N.C.G.S. § 20-161(e) (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 36.507190, -76.355580. 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 US-17 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on U.S. Route 17 near South Mills.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 6 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.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
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.