Rest areaUS-23

Haywood County Rest Area

Haywood County Rest Area sits on US-23 near Balsam in Haywood County. Truckers get 3 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, northbound drivers reach Haywood County Rest Area about 1.2 miles later. Knoxville, TN is the closest big city, about 60 miles away as the crow flies.

Highway	US-23 · direction not confirmed
Location	Balsam, Haywood County, North Carolina Directions (35.4451, -83.0669)
Amenities	No facility data. A review below helps fill the gap.
Truck parking	3 spaces (FHWA survey)

Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.

Next rest stops on US-23

Heading northbound

Haywood County Rest Area
about 1.2 miles · Rest area near Balsam

Heading southbound

Macon County Rest Area
about 34 miles · Rest area near Franklin

Can you sleep here?

How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no North Carolina rule. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

Legal source: 19A NCAC 2E .0407. North Carolina overview

Rest stops on other highways nearby

Haywood County Rest Area, EBL Rest area

I-40 EB · Mile 10 · Fines Creek · about 18 mi

RestroomsAccessible restroomsDrinking waterPicnic tables 10 truck spaces
Haywood County Rest Area, WBL Rest area

I-40 WB · Mile 10 · Fines Creek · about 18 mi

16 truck spaces
Tennessee Welcome Center - Cocke County Welcome center

I-40 WB · Mile 446 · Newport · about 26 mi

10 truck spaces
Buncombe County Rest Area, EBL Rest area

I-26 EB · Mile 41 · Fletcher · about 30 mi

RestroomsPicnic tables 9 truck spaces
Buncombe County Rest Area, WBL Rest area

I-26 WB · Mile 41 · Fletcher · about 30 mi

Restrooms 9 truck spaces

Straight-line distances.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Haywood County Rest Area?

On US-23 near Balsam in Haywood County, North Carolina. The Directions link opens the spot in Google Maps.

How far is the next rest stop after Haywood County Rest Area?

Northbound: Haywood County Rest Area, about 1.2 miles. Southbound: Macon County Rest Area, about 34 miles.

Can you sleep at Haywood County Rest Area?

How long you may stay is up to the signs here, since we found no North Carolina rule. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.

Is there truck parking at Haywood County Rest Area?

Yes. The federal survey counted 3 spaces for trucks.

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