Haywood County Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

Looking for a break on I-40 eastbound near Fines Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina? Haywood County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next eastbound stop is McDowell County Rest Area, about 72 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)

Next: McDowell County Rest Area ≈ 72 mi along I-40

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, 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 Haywood County Rest Area serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Fines Creek, North Carolina. Its current operating status has not been verified. 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 eastbound lanes of I-40, near Fines Creek in Haywood County. It is listed near mile marker 10.

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

The next eastbound stop is McDowell County Rest Area, about 72 miles further along I-40.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.702780, -83.041500. 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-40 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 40 near Fines Creek. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 10 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

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

What is the next stop on I-40?

McDowell County Rest Area, about 72 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.