Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound – I-40
Jefferson County Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 eastbound near Lake View Park in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Reported truck parking: 34 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Haywood County Rest Area – Eastbound, about 32 mi ahead (straight line).
Next rest stop on I-40 Eastbound
Haywood County Rest Area – Eastboundabout 32 mi ahead (straight line) · North Carolina · Mile marker 10Previous eastbound stop: Cumberland County Rest Area – Eastbound · 96 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, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 40 eastbound near Lake View Park, the Jefferson County Rest Area gives travelers in Tennessee a place to stop. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the Tennessee Department of Transportation.
Location and driving direction
This is the eastbound facility on I-40, near Lake View Park in Jefferson County. It is listed near mile marker 420. Once you pass exit 417 eastbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 421, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Driving on, the next listed stop is Haywood County Rest Area – Eastbound in North Carolina, roughly 32 miles ahead as the crow flies.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 34 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Accessible facilities
- Picnic tables
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Time limits and overnight parking
Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: TDOT (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 36.051746, -83.410899. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?
It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Lake View Park.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 34 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?
Tennessee has a 2-hour parking limit at rest areas and welcome centers; overnight parking is not allowed. Posted signs on site apply.
Where is the next rest stop?
Haywood County Rest Area – Eastbound, about 32 miles ahead in a straight line, in North Carolina.