Davidson County Rest Area Southbound – I-85

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

Previous: Alamance County Rest Area ≈ 40 mi along I-85Next: Cabarrus 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 southbound traffic on Interstate 85 near Thomasville, North Carolina. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the North Carolina Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-85, near Thomasville in Davidson County. The recorded position is around mile marker 99.

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

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

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 19 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

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

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.844482, -80.129846. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-85 Southbound?

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

How many truck spaces are there?

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?

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