Buncombe County Rest Area Westbound – I-26

Buncombe County Rest Area is a rest area on I-26 westbound near Fletcher in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Reported truck parking: 9 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 (Westbound)

Previous: Polk County Rest Area ≈ 28 mi along I-26

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-26.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking9Reported 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

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 26 westbound near Fletcher, the Buncombe County Rest Area gives travelers in North Carolina a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Confirm the current situation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the westbound side of I-26 near Fletcher in Buncombe County. It is listed near mile marker 41.

Do not confuse it with the separate eastbound facility, Buncombe County Rest Area, on the other side of the highway.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 9 truck parking spaces.

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening hours

Listed opening hours: 24 hours a day, every day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.427182, -82.528277. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-26 is this rest area on?

It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 26 near Fletcher. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 9 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.

Is this rest area open 24 hours?

It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.