I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area
I-26 Westbound · Exit 40 (0.8 mi) · near Fletcher, North Carolina
Amenities
- Restrooms
Not recorded: Accessible restrooms · Drinking water · Vending machines · Picnic area · Pet area · Playground · Truck parking · EV charging · Wi-Fi · Dump station · Visitor information · Scenic view
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Traveling eastbound? I-26 Henderson County Rest Area is on the other side of I-26.
All rest areas on I-26 →About I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area
I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area is a rest area on I-26 westbound in North Carolina, about 0.8 miles from Exit 40, near Fletcher. It has restrooms. The next rest area westbound is I-26 Westbound Rest Area, about 43 miles ahead.
It serves westbound traffic only – if you're heading the other way, use I-26 Henderson County Rest Area on the opposite side of I-26.
It's one of 60 rest areas and welcome centers in North Carolina, 6 of which have truck parking. See all North Carolina rest areas on the state page.
The nearest truck stop is Mountain Energy Truck Stop near Mountain Home, approx. 2.6 miles away.
Parking Rules
Unknown – check posted signs. We haven't verified North Carolina's overnight rule yet.
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Is I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area open 24 hours?
Yes, I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area is open 24 hours, 7 days a week according to our data. If it's closed for maintenance, the closure is shown at the top of this page.
Does I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area have truck parking?
Truck parking isn't recorded for I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area. The nearest truck stop is Mountain Energy Truck Stop near Mountain Home (approx. 2.6 mi).
What is the next rest area after I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area on I-26 westbound?
The next stop westbound is I-26 Westbound Rest Area, about 43 miles ahead near Exit 46. The previous one is I-26 West NC Welcome Center (23 miles back).
Where is I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area located?
I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area is on I-26 westbound near Exit 40, close to Fletcher, North Carolina. GPS coordinates: 35.42691, -82.52812.
Where do eastbound drivers stop?
Yes – drivers heading eastbound use I-26 Henderson County Rest Area on the other side of I-26. Rest areas on divided highways serve one direction, so check the direction before you navigate.