Davidson County Rest Area Northbound – I-85

Looking for a break on I-85 northbound near Thomasville in Davidson County, North Carolina? Davidson County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 19 spaces. The next northbound stop is Alamance 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

Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Previous: Cabarrus County Rest Area ≈ 40 mi along I-85Next: Alamance County Rest Area ≈ 40 mi along I-85

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking19Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Drinking water, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The Davidson County Rest Area serves northbound traffic on Interstate 85 near Thomasville, North Carolina. Its current operating status has not been verified. 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 northbound side of I-85 near Thomasville in Davidson County. It is listed near mile marker 99.

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

Further along I-85, Alamance County Rest Area follows after roughly 40 miles.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.840490, -80.134288. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-85 Northbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the northbound facility on Interstate 85 near Thomasville. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 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.

Where is the next rest stop?

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