Rest Stops NearbyRest areaI-26 · Eastbound
Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL
You will find Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL on I-26 (eastbound) by Fletcher, North Carolina, around mile marker 41. Truckers get 9 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms and picnic tables. After this, eastbound drivers reach I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46 about 50 miles later. The nearest large city is Knoxville, TN, 86 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-26 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 41 |
| Location | Fletcher, Henderson County, North Carolina Directions (35.4265, -82.5295) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 9 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | NCDOT |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-26
Heading eastbound
I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46
about 50 miles · Welcome center in Tennessee
Heading westbound
Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center
about 83 miles · Welcome center in Tennessee
Other side of the highway: Buncombe County Rest Area, WBL (Westbound).
Sleeping in your car here
North Carolina sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide. Setting up a tent is not allowed.
Based on 19A NCAC 2E .0407. All North Carolina rest area rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Haywood County Rest Area Rest area11 truck spaces
- Haywood County Rest Area Rest area3 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL?
On I-26 eastbound at mile 41 near Fletcher in Henderson County, North Carolina. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-26. Traffic the other way uses Buncombe County Rest Area, WBL.
Does Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here. The site is listed as open 24/7.
How far is the next rest stop after Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL?
Eastbound: I-26 Welcome Center at Mile 46, about 50 miles. Westbound: Rest Area and Tennessee Welcome Center, about 83 miles.
Can you sleep at Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL?
North Carolina sets no statewide hour limit we could find, so the signs at the entrance decide. Setting up a tent is not allowed.
Is there truck parking at Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL?
Yes, there are 9 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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