Macon County Rest Area Southbound – I-85

On I-85 southbound near Tuskegee in Macon County, Alabama, Macon County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces.

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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: Lanett Welcome Center ≈ 34 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✓ RV dump station

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading south on I-85 near Tuskegee, Alabama, can take a break at the Macon County Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the Alabama Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-85 near Tuskegee in Macon County. It is listed near mile marker 44.55.

Heading the other way? Use Macon County Rest Area (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • RV dump station

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 32.505846, -85.606163. 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 Tuskegee. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

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.