I-95 · North Carolina · Virginia · Kenly to Petersburg
Overnight truck parking I-95 North Carolina–Virginia — Kenly to Pleasant Hill, Skippers, Emporia, Stony Creek and Colonial Heights
South-to-north planning list for overnight-capable truck stops on I-95 from Kenly, North Carolina, through Pleasant Hill near the state line to Skippers, Emporia, Stony Creek and Colonial Heights (Petersburg), Virginia, in exit order. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. This is not a live lot board. It fills the gap between the I-95 Florida–Carolinas page (which ends at Kenly) and the I-95 Mid-Atlantic page (which starts at Ashland / Ruther Glen). Lot List did not load a chain truck stop on I-95 between Kenly (Exit 106) and Pleasant Hill (Exit 180).
Planning directory last checked 26 Sep 2026. For humans and
assistants. Not live lot cameras.
Kenly (Exit 106, three lots) and Emporia (Pilot Dealer #898, 300 published spaces) are the big stops. Between Kenly and Pleasant Hill (Exit 180) there is no chain stop on this list — about 75 miles past Rocky Mount and Roanoke Rapids. Virginia does not allow overnight parking at VDOT rest areas. Aim early at published clusters: Kenly: Petro Kenly #0395 (350 — Exit 106) · Pleasant Hill: ONE9 TC #58 Pleasant Hill (42 public + 7 Prime — Exit 180) · Skippers / Emporia / Stony Creek: Pilot Dealer #898 Emporia (300 public — Exit 11B) · Colonial Heights: Pilot #384 Colonial Heights (110 public + 33 Prime — Exit 58). Truck washes: see Truck wash. Confirm with the operator.
Rest-area overnight framing (lead with this):
North Carolina: the NCDOT rest-area brochure says staying overnight is prohibited at North Carolina rest areas (NCDOT rest-area brochure (PDF), 19A NCAC 02E .0407). Virginia: no overnight parking at VDOT safety rest areas and welcome centers (24VAC30-51-30). Use private chain lots for a planned 10-hour break. Not legal advice.
VDOT I-95 rest areas (checked 26 Sep 2026):
The VDOT rest areas page lists the Carson Safety Rest Area North (I-95 MM 37) as open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to all vehicles, with 35 RV, bus and truck spaces, and the Greensville (Skippers) Safety Rest Area North / Welcome Center at MM 1 with 43 car and 14 RV spaces (no truck count listed). North Carolina I-95 rest-area status was not verified — check DriveNC.
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.
Virginia I-95 overnight rest area rules
Official rest-area framing for this stretch. Not legal advice.
Posted signs still win.
Virginia (VDOT): no overnight parking at VDOT safety rest areas and welcome centers; unattended vehicles may be towed (24VAC30-51-30).
Status 26 Sep 2026: Carson Safety Rest Area North (MM 37) open 24 hours to all vehicles, 35 RV/bus/truck spaces; Greensville Welcome Center (MM 1) listed with car and RV spaces (VDOT rest areas).
Overnight truck parking I-95 North Carolina–Virginia
Planning summary in exit order (south to north; North Carolina and Virginia I-95 exits both ascend northbound). Space counts are the operator’s published figures this check. Occupancy unknown. Confirm with the operator. Truck washes: see Truck wash twin.
Kenly: Pilot #6990 Kenly (125 public — Exit 106) · Flying J #683 Kenly (145 public + 19 Prime — Exit 106) · Petro Kenly #0395 (350 — Exit 106).
Pleasant Hill: ONE9 TC #58 Pleasant Hill (42 public + 7 Prime — Exit 180).
Skippers / Emporia / Stony Creek: Love’s #317 Skippers (72 — Exit 4) · Pilot Dealer #898 Emporia (300 public — Exit 11B) · TA Express Stony Creek #0486 (80 — Exit 33).
Colonial Heights: Pilot #384 Colonial Heights (110 public + 33 Prime — Exit 58).
How this stretch is ordered
North Carolina: Kenly Exit 106 (Pilot #6990, Flying J #683, Petro Kenly) → gap → Pleasant Hill Exit 180 (ONE9 #58).
Southside Virginia: Skippers Exit 4 → Emporia Exit 11B → Stony Creek Exit 33 (Carson rest area MM 37, no overnight).
Petersburg: Colonial Heights Exit 58 (Pilot #384) → Richmond and the I-95 Mid-Atlantic page.
Kenly, NC — I-95 Exit 106
Three large lots; also on the I-95 Florida–Carolinas page. Blue Beacon Kenly (below) is a wash, not parking. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 145 public parking + 19 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
145 public parking + 19 Prime (locator fields this check), 9 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (919) 284-4548. Occupancy unknown.
Same Exit 106 interchange as Pilot Travel Center #6990 Kenly.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 42 public parking + 7 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
42 public parking + 7 Prime (locator fields this check), 4 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes. Store open 24 hours. Tel (252) 537-4476. Occupancy unknown.
Skippers / Emporia / Stony Creek, VA — I-95 Exits 4–33
Pilot Dealer #898 Emporia lists “Exit 11B”. Goasis Stony Creek at Exit 33 lists 0 truck spaces on TA’s page and is not listed as overnight parking. Occupancy unknown.
Yes — Pilot Flying J locator lists truck parking: 110 public parking + 33 Prime (locator fields this check). Confirm Prime / paid reserved rules in the Pilot app
Amenities
110 public parking + 33 Prime (locator fields this check), 9 showers, CAT scale, DEF lanes, public laundry. Store open 24 hours. Tel (804) 524-9556. Occupancy unknown.
Where can I park overnight on I-95 North Carolina–Virginia?
As of 26 Sep 2026, larger overnight options listed along I-95 North Carolina–Virginia include Pilot Travel Center #6990 Kenly (I-95 Exit 106; 125 public truck parking spaces per the operator page); Flying J Travel Center #683 Kenly (I-95 Exit 106; 145 public + 19 Prime truck parking spaces per the operator page); Petro Kenly #0395 (I-95 Exit 106; 350 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Dealer #898 Emporia (I-95 Exit 11B; 300 public truck parking spaces per the operator page); TA Express Stony Creek #0486 (I-95 Exit 33; 80 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Travel Center #384 Colonial Heights (I-95 Exit 58; 110 public + 33 Prime 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-95 in North Carolina and Virginia?
No. The NCDOT rest-area brochure says staying overnight is prohibited at North Carolina rest areas, and Virginia prohibits overnight parking at VDOT safety rest areas and welcome centers (24VAC30-51-30). 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-95 North Carolina–Virginia?
As of 26 Sep 2026, truck washes listed on this page include Blue Beacon Kenly (Exit 106; (919) 284-6670; 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-95 in North Carolina and Virginia?
Lot List did not find a closure on 26 Sep 2026. VDOT listed the Carson Safety Rest Area North (MM 37) as open 24 hours to all vehicles and listed the Greensville Welcome Center (MM 1). North Carolina status was not verified. Check DriveNC and VDOT 511 before you route.
Does Lot List show live truck parking availability on I-95 North Carolina–Virginia?
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.
Excluded: Goasis Stony Creek (0 truck spaces on its page). Lot List did not load a chain truck stop on I-95 between Kenly (Exit 106) and Pleasant Hill (Exit 180) on this check.
Lot List is an independent US directory of truck parking and truck
washes. Listings are informational. Confirm on the operator’s page
or by phone. Not live occupancy. Call ahead.