I-40 · North Carolina · Tennessee line to the coastal plain
Overnight truck parking I-40 North Carolina — Waynesville to Asheville, Statesville, Greensboro, Mebane and Warsaw
West-to-east planning list for overnight-capable truck stops on I-40 in North Carolina, from Waynesville and Candler (west of Asheville) through Marion, Conover, Statesville and Mocksville, then on the shared I-40 / I-85 at Whitsett, Haw River and Mebane, and Warsaw in the east, in exit order. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. This is not a live lot board. West of the state line continues on I-40 Tennessee.
Planning directory last checked 26 Sep 2026. For humans and
assistants. Not live lot cameras.
Haw River and Mebane (Exits 150–157 on the shared I-40 / I-85, five lots including Flying J 251 and Petro 285 published spaces) are the big cluster. There is no chain stop on this list between Mocksville (Exit 170) and Whitsett (Exit 138, I-85 numbering), or between Mebane and Warsaw (Durham, Raleigh, I-95). Aim early at published clusters: Waynesville / Candler: TA Candler #0221 (106 — Exit 37) · Marion: Love’s #308 Marion (48 — Exit 86) · Conover / Statesville / Mocksville: TA Mocksville #0251 (130 — Exit 170) · Whitsett / Haw River / Mebane: Petro Mebane #0329 (285 — Exit 157) · Warsaw: Pilot #6996 Warsaw (10 public — Exit 364). Truck washes: see Truck wash. Confirm with the operator.
Rest-area overnight framing (lead with this):
North Carolina: NCDOT’s rest-area brochure says staying overnight is prohibited at North Carolina rest areas, and erecting tents or structures for camping is unlawful (NCDOT rest-area brochure (PDF), 19A NCAC 02E .0407). Use private chain lots for a planned 10-hour break. Not legal advice.
North Carolina status:
No official NCDOT rest-area open / closed list loaded for Lot List this check — check DriveNC before you rely on a rest area.
Official rest-area framing for this stretch. Not legal advice.
Posted signs still win.
North Carolina (NCDOT): the rest-area brochure says staying overnight is prohibited at North Carolina rest areas; erecting tents or structures for camping is unlawful (NCDOT rest-area brochure (PDF), 19A NCAC 02E .0407).
Status: not verified from an official status list this check — check DriveNC.
Planning summary in exit order (west to east; I-40 exits ascend eastbound, but the shared I-40 / I-85 section (Whitsett to Mebane) is signed with I-85 exit numbers). Space counts are the operator’s published figures this check. Occupancy unknown. Confirm with the operator. Truck washes: see Truck wash twin.
Waynesville / Candler: Pilot #393 Waynesville (39 public + 15 Prime — Exit 24) · TA Candler #0221 (106 — Exit 37).
Marion: Pilot #1063 Marion (32 public + 10 Prime — Exit 81) · Love’s #308 Marion (48 — Exit 86).
Conover / Statesville / Mocksville: Pilot #7971 Conover (62 public + 16 Prime — Exit 133) · Love’s #497 Statesville (74 — Exit 154 / Old Mocksville Rd) · TA Mocksville #0251 (130 — Exit 170).
Whitsett / Haw River / Mebane: TA Greensboro #0002 (173 — Exit 138) · Pilot #6955 Haw River (130 public + 17 Prime — Exit 150) · Flying J #682 Haw River (251 public + 13 Prime — Exit 150) · Pilot #57 Mebane (140 public + 24 Prime — Exit 152) · Love’s #667 Mebane (82 — Exit 152 / Trollingwood Rd) · Petro Mebane #0329 (285 — Exit 157).
Warsaw: Pilot #6996 Warsaw (10 public — Exit 364).
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 39 public parking + 15 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
39 public parking + 15 Prime (locator fields this check), 5 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (828) 627-8611. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 32 public parking + 10 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
32 public parking + 10 Prime (locator fields this check), 4 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (828) 738-3146. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 62 public parking + 16 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
62 public parking + 16 Prime (locator fields this check), 7 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes. Store open 24 hours. Tel (828) 465-2613. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 130 public parking + 17 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
130 public parking + 17 Prime (locator fields this check), 8 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes. Store open 24 hours. Tel (336) 578-2610. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 251 public parking + 13 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
251 public parking + 13 Prime (locator fields this check), 14 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (336) 578-2427. Occupancy unknown.
Same Exit 150 interchange as Pilot Travel Center #6955 Haw River.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 140 public parking + 24 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
140 public parking + 24 Prime (locator fields this check), 6 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (919) 563-4999. Occupancy unknown.
Where can I park overnight on I-40 North Carolina?
As of 26 Sep 2026, larger overnight options listed along I-40 North Carolina include TA Mocksville #0251 (I-40 Exit 170; 130 truck parking spaces per the operator page); TA Greensboro #0002 (I-85/I-40 & Hwy 61 Exit 138; 173 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Travel Center #6955 Haw River (I-40/85 Exit 150; 130 public + 17 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); Flying J Travel Center #682 Haw River (I-40/85 Exit 150; 251 public + 13 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Travel Center #57 Mebane (I-40/85 Exit 152; 140 public + 24 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); Petro Mebane #0329 (I-40/85 Exit 157; 285 truck parking spaces per the operator page). Occupancy is unknown — call the operator to confirm before you route.
Is overnight parking allowed at rest areas on I-40 in North Carolina?
No. NCDOT’s rest-area brochure says staying overnight is prohibited at North Carolina rest areas, and erecting tents or structures for camping is unlawful (19A NCAC 02E .0407). Use private chain lots for a planned 10-hour break. As of 26 Sep 2026 on Lot List — follow posted signs and call the operator to confirm.
Where can I find a truck wash along I-40 North Carolina?
As of 26 Sep 2026, truck washes listed on this page include Blue Beacon Haw River (Exit 150; (336) 578-3503; hours 24 hours). Wash listings are not overnight parking. Call the operator to confirm hours and bay status.
Are any rest areas closed on I-40 in North Carolina?
Lot List did not verify North Carolina rest-area status from an official list on 26 Sep 2026. Check DriveNC before you rely on a rest area, and prefer private chain lots.
Does Lot List show live truck parking availability on I-40 North Carolina?
No. Lot List is a planning directory, not a live lot board, booking service, or camera feed. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. As of 26 Sep 2026 — call the operator to confirm space before you route.
Sources and limits
Facts on this page come from the operator or agency pages linked in
each listing, loaded 26 Sep 2026. Space counts change. We do not show
live occupancy. We do not invent reviews or phone numbers.
ONE9 Travel Center #7937 McLeansville (Exit 132) is not listed: the Pilot locator showed 0 truck parking spaces this check. I-40 east of Warsaw (Wilmington) is not covered.
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washes. Listings are informational. Confirm on the operator’s page
or by phone. Not live occupancy. Call ahead.