GDOT Rest Area 5 Northbound – I-75
I-75 northbound travelers near Wagon Wheel in Cook County, Georgia, can pull in at GDOT Rest Area 5. Reported truck parking: 29 spaces. The next northbound stop is GDOT Rest Area 10, about 38 miles further along I-75.
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
GDOT Rest Area 5 is a stop for northbound travelers on I-75 near Wagon Wheel in Georgia. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the Georgia Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-75 near Wagon Wheel in Cook County. The recorded position is around mile marker 47.
The southbound lanes have their own facility, GDOT Rest Area 6; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
The next northbound stop is GDOT Rest Area 10, about 38 miles further along I-75.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 29 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 31.243507, -83.465355. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-75 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 75 near Wagon Wheel. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 29 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.
Where is the next rest stop?
GDOT Rest Area 10, about 38 miles further along I-75 by the official mile markers.