Rest Stops Nearby

I-85 rest stops in South Carolina

Driving I-85 through South Carolina, you pass 3 rest stops we know of. That includes 1 welcome center. Plan ahead between Anderson Rest Area and Blacksburg Welcome Center: that gap is 81 miles. Together they have 75 truck parking spaces.

Anderson Rest AreaAnderson Rest AreaBlacksburg Welcome Center South North · about 88 mi between first and last stop
Green: rest area · blue: welcome center · yellow: service plaza · grey: parking. Dots above the line serve northbound traffic, below southbound.

Northbound: Anderson Rest Area to Blacksburg Welcome Center

I-85, south to north
Rest stopSideMileNearRestroomsTruck spacesFrom previous
Anderson Rest Area NB 18 Anderson – 23 –
Anderson Rest Area SB 22 Anderson Yes 28 ≈ 6.2 mi
Blacksburg Welcome Center SB 103.3 Blacksburg – 24 81 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

Heading south, you reach the stops in reverse order, starting with Blacksburg Welcome Center. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.

Can you sleep at rest stops in South Carolina?

We could not find a statewide rule in South Carolina on how long you may stay at a rest area. Individual rest areas still post their own limits. Camping is a different matter: it is not welcome at rest areas.

Checked October 2026. Know the rule? Send us the source.

Official list: South Carolina rest areas (state DOT)

I-85 beyond South Carolina

Southbound, I-85 continues in Georgia. Northbound, it continues in North Carolina. All I-85 rest stops · All rest areas in South Carolina

Frequently asked questions

How many rest stops are on I-85 in South Carolina?

3 rest stops in our list: 1 reachable northbound and 2 southbound.

What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-85 in South Carolina?

About 81 miles, between Anderson Rest Area near Anderson and Blacksburg Welcome Center near Blacksburg.

Is there a welcome center on I-85 in South Carolina?

Yes: Blacksburg Welcome Center (southbound).

Which I-85 rest stops in South Carolina have restrooms?

Restrooms are mapped at 1 of the 3 stops, for example Anderson Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.

Can you sleep at I-85 rest stops in South Carolina?

We found no statewide hour limit in South Carolina. Follow the signs posted at each site.