Wilkes County Rest Area Westbound – US-421

On US-421 westbound near North Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina, Wilkes County Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 17 spaces.

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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.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking17Reported 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✓ Visitor information

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

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading west on US-421 near North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, can take a break at the Wilkes County Rest Area. 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

The rest area sits on the westbound side of US-421 near North Wilkesboro in Wilkes County.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 truck parking spaces.

Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms
  • Visitor information

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 36.135500, -81.121780. 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 US-421 Westbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the westbound facility on U.S. Route 421 near North Wilkesboro.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 17 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.