Rest Stops NearbyI-85 rest stops in Georgia
I-85 has 3 rest stops in Georgia in our directory. That includes 3 welcome centers. The longest stretch without a stop is 176 miles, between Georgia Visitor Information Center - West Point and Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia. Together they have 115 truck parking spaces.
Northbound: Georgia Visitor Information Center - West Point to Oconee Welcome Center
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Visitor Information Center - West Point | NB | 1 | West Point | – | 19 | – |
| Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia | SB | 177 | Lavonia | – | 58 | 176 mi |
| Oconee Welcome Center | NB | 0 | Fair Play | Yes | 38 | ≈ 3.3 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Oconee Welcome Center. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia · mile 177
Can you sleep at rest stops in Georgia?
Overnight stays allowed · no camping
State law lets travelers rest and sleep at rest areas and welcome centers. Tents and camping are not allowed, and no hour limit is set.
Source: O.C.G.A. § 32-6-6, checked October 2026. Always read the signs on arrival, they can be stricter. This is not legal advice.
Official list: Georgia rest areas (state DOT)
I-85 beyond Georgia
Southbound, I-85 continues in Alabama. Northbound, it continues in South Carolina. All I-85 rest stops · All rest areas in Georgia
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-85 in Georgia?
3 rest stops in our list: 2 reachable northbound and 1 southbound.
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-85 in Georgia?
About 176 miles, between Georgia Visitor Information Center - West Point near West Point and Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia near Lavonia.
Is there a welcome center on I-85 in Georgia?
Yes: Georgia Visitor Information Center - West Point (northbound), Georgia Visitor Information Center - Lavonia (southbound) and Oconee Welcome Center (northbound).
Which I-85 rest stops in Georgia have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 3 stops, for example Oconee Welcome Center. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-85 rest stops in Georgia?
State law lets travelers rest and sleep at rest areas and welcome centers. Tents and camping are not allowed, and no hour limit is set. (O.C.G.A. § 32-6-6)