Rest areas in South Carolina
South Carolina has 34 rest stops in our directory, at 24 locations. They sit on 6 Interstates and 1 other highway. Among them: 8 welcome centers and 7 truck parking areas. 804 truck spaces in total, per the federal survey.
By highway
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)
Welcome centers
- Hardeeville Welcome Center Welcome centerRestrooms 36 truck spaces
- Santee Welcome Center Welcome center18 truck spaces
- North Augusta Welcome Center Welcome centerRestrooms 22 truck spaces
- Little River Welcome Center Welcome center7 truck spaces
- Dillon Welcome Center Welcome center33 truck spaces
- Fort Mill Welcome Center Welcome center16 truck spaces
- Blacksburg Welcome Center Welcome center24 truck spaces
- Landrum Welcome Center Welcome center22 truck spaces
I-20
- Aiken Truck Parking Area Truck parking7 truck spaces
- Aiken Truck Parking Area Truck parking7 truck spaces
- Kershaw Rest Area Rest area42 truck spaces
- Kershaw Rest Area Rest area25 truck spaces
- Darlington Truck Parking Area Truck parking11 truck spaces
- Darlington Truck Parking Area Truck parking11 truck spaces
I-26
- Charleston Rest Area Rest area17 truck spaces
- Orangeburg Rest Area Rest area46 truck spaces
- Orangeburg Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 20 truck spaces
- Calhoun Rest Area Rest area5 truck spaces
- Calhoun Rest Area Rest area5 truck spaces
- Newberry Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 45 truck spaces
- Newberry Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 47 truck spaces
I-77
- Chester Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 14 truck spaces
- Chester Rest Area Rest area14 truck spaces
I-85
- Anderson Rest Area Rest area23 truck spaces
- Anderson Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsDrinking waterPicnic tables 28 truck spaces
I-95
- Jasper Truck Parking Area Truck parking28 truck spaces
- Jasper Truck Parking Area Truck parking28 truck spaces
- Colleton Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsDrinking waterPicnic tables 57 truck spaces
- Colleton Rest Area Rest areaRestroomsDrinking waterPicnic tables 57 truck spaces
- Dorchester Truck Parking Area Truck parking25 truck spaces
- Orangeburg Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 18 truck spaces
- Sumter Rest Area Rest areaRestrooms 13 truck spaces
- Sumter Rest Area Rest area13 truck spaces
I-385 (South Carolina)
- Laurens Rest Area Rest area20 truck spaces
Frequently asked questions
How many rest areas are in South Carolina?
34 rest stops in our list, most of them on I-20, I-26, I-77 and I-85.
Can you sleep at rest areas in South Carolina?
We found no statewide hour limit for South Carolina. Follow the signs posted at each rest area.
Where are the welcome centers in South Carolina?
Hardeeville Welcome Center on I-95, Santee Welcome Center on I-95, North Augusta Welcome Center on I-20, Little River Welcome Center on US-17, Dillon Welcome Center on I-95 and Fort Mill Welcome Center on I-77.