Anderson Rest Area Northbound – I-85

I-85 northbound travelers near Anderson in Anderson County, South Carolina, can pull in at Anderson Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 23 spaces.

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Next rest stop on I-85 Northbound

We have no northbound rest stop on I-85 listed within the next 75 miles. Check the highway signs for service areas ahead.

Previous northbound stop: Oconee Welcome Center – Northbound · 18 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking23Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Accessible facilities✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Anderson Rest Area is a stop for northbound travelers on I-85 near Anderson in South Carolina. Closures are announced by the South Carolina Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-85, near Anderson in Anderson County. The recorded position is around mile marker 18. Once you pass exit 14 northbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 19A, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 23 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Accessible facilities
  • Vending machines

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 34.566246, -82.741077. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-85 is this rest area on?

It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 85 near Anderson.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 23 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.