Beaufort County Rest Area Northbound – US-17

Beaufort County Rest Area is a rest area on US-17 northbound near Chocowinity in Beaufort County, North Carolina. Reported truck parking: 18 spaces, plus 61 car 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

Reported parking capacity

Car parking61Reported spaces
Truck parking18Reported 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✓ Family restroom✓ Picnic tables

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Accessible facilities, 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 U.S. Route 17 northbound near Chocowinity, the Beaufort County Rest Area gives travelers in North Carolina a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the North Carolina Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of US-17, near Chocowinity in Beaufort County.

Parking and amenities

Reported capacity: 61 spaces for cars and 18 for trucks (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Picnic tables

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.490340, -77.106100. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of US-17 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on U.S. Route 17 near Chocowinity.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 18 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.