Catawba County Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

I-40 eastbound travelers near Claremont in Catawba County, North Carolina, can pull in at Catawba County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 15 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Davie County Rest Area, about 41 miles further along I-40.

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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 (Eastbound)

Previous: McDowell County Rest Area ≈ 54 mi along I-40Next: Davie County Rest Area ≈ 41 mi along I-40

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-40.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking15Reported 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

Catawba County Rest Area is a stop for eastbound travelers on I-40 near Claremont in North Carolina. Its current operating status has not been verified. Check the North Carolina Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-40, near Claremont in Catawba County. It is listed near mile marker 136.

Heading the other way? Use Catawba County Rest Area (westbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Further along I-40, Davie County Rest Area follows after roughly 41 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 15 truck parking spaces.

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.727170, -81.129515. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Claremont. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 15 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Where is the next rest stop?

Davie County Rest Area, about 41 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.