Anderson Rest Area Southbound – I-85

I-85 southbound travelers near Anderson in Anderson County, South Carolina, can pull in at Anderson Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 28 spaces.

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Next rest stop on I-85 Southbound

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

Previous southbound stop: Blacksburg Welcome Center – Southbound · 81 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 parking28Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Vending machines

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Anderson Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-85 near Anderson in South Carolina. For closures before a long drive, check 511 or the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-85, near Anderson in Anderson County. It is listed near mile marker 22. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 27 and before exit 21. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 28 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Vending machines

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

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 34.600395, -82.655429. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

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

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 85 near Anderson.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 28 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.