McDowell County Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

Looking for a break on I-40 eastbound near Marion in McDowell County, North Carolina? McDowell County Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Catawba County Rest Area, about 54 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: Haywood County Rest Area ≈ 72 mi along I-40Next: Catawba County Rest Area ≈ 54 mi along I-40

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

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking12Reported 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✓ Picnic tables

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The McDowell County Rest Area serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Marion, 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

The rest area sits on the eastbound side of I-40 near Marion in McDowell County. The recorded position is around mile marker 82.

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

Further along I-40, Catawba County Rest Area follows after roughly 54 miles.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 12 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 35.640077, -82.019072. 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-40 Eastbound?

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

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 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.

What is the next stop on I-40?

Catawba County Rest Area, about 54 miles further along I-40 by the official mile markers.