Calhoun Rest Area Eastbound – I-26
On I-26 eastbound near Gaston in Calhoun County, South Carolina, Calhoun Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 5 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Orangeburg Rest Area, about 27 miles further along I-26.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading east on I-26 near Gaston, South Carolina, can take a break at the Calhoun Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Confirm the current situation with the South Carolina Department of Transportation before you plan a break here.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-26, near Gaston in Calhoun County. The recorded position is around mile marker 123.
The westbound lanes have their own facility, Calhoun Rest Area; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Further along I-26, Orangeburg Rest Area follows after roughly 27 miles.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 5 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Opening hours
The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (OpenStreetMap). Temporary closures are possible.
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 33.839243, -81.024187. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-26 Eastbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 26 near Gaston. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 5 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
Can I stop here at night?
It is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap. Temporary closures can still happen, so check before travel.
Where is the next rest stop?
Orangeburg Rest Area, about 27 miles further along I-26 by the official mile markers.