Cabarrus County Rest Area Southbound – I-85

Cabarrus County Rest Area is a rest area on I-85 southbound near Concord in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Reported truck parking: 21 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: Davidson County Rest Area ≈ 40 mi along I-85

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-85.

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

✓ 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 85 southbound 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. Check the North Carolina Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-85, near Concord in Cabarrus County. It is listed near mile marker 59.

Heading the other way? Use Cabarrus 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 21 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.456702, -80.594490. 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 southbound traffic on Interstate 85 near Concord. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

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.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.