Cabarrus County Rest Area Northbound – I-85

Cabarrus County Rest Area is a rest area on I-85 northbound near Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Reported truck parking: 21 spaces. The next northbound stop is Davidson County Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-85.

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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

Truck parking21Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

On Interstate 85 northbound near Concord, the Cabarrus County Rest Area gives travelers in North Carolina a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with the North Carolina Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

The rest area sits on the northbound side of I-85 near Concord in Cabarrus County. The recorded position is around mile marker 59.

The southbound lanes have their own facility, Cabarrus County Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

The next northbound stop is Davidson County Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-85.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 21 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.451327, -80.594297. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-85 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 85 near Concord. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 21 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

What is the next stop on I-85?

Davidson County Rest Area, about 40 miles further along I-85 by the official mile markers.