Madison County Rest Area Eastbound – I-26

I-26 eastbound travelers near Mars Hill in Madison County, North Carolina, can pull in at Madison County Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 30 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Buncombe County Rest Area, about 35 miles further along I-26.

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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: Buncombe County Rest Area ≈ 35 mi along I-26

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-26.

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking30Reported 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✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Madison County Rest Area is a stop for eastbound travelers on I-26 near Mars Hill in North Carolina. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-26, near Mars Hill in Madison County. The recorded position is around mile marker 6.

Further along I-26, Buncombe County Rest Area follows after roughly 35 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 30 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Vending machines

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.873780, -82.544280. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-26 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 26 near Mars Hill.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 30 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?

Buncombe County Rest Area, about 35 miles further along I-26 by the official mile markers.