St. Clair County Rest Area Southbound – I-59
St. Clair County Rest Area is a rest area on I-59 southbound near Steele in St. Clair County, Alabama. Reported truck parking: 19 spaces. The next southbound stop is Tuscaloosa County Rest Area – Southbound, 83 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-59 Southbound
Tuscaloosa County Rest Area – Southbound83 mi ahead by the mile markers · Alabama · Mile marker 85.203Previous southbound stop: Alabama Welcome Center/Dekalb County Welcome Center – Southbound · 73 mi back by the mile markers
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): 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
On Interstate 59 southbound near Steele, the St. Clair County Rest Area gives travelers in Alabama a place to stop. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the Alabama Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
The rest area sits on the southbound side of I-59 near Steele in St. Clair County. It is listed near mile marker 167.765. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 174 and before exit 166. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
The next southbound stop is Tuscaloosa County Rest Area – Southbound, about 83 miles further along I-59.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Family restroom
- 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: 33.875295, -86.267497. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-59 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 59 near Steele.
Can trucks park here?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 19 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.
Where is the next rest stop?
Tuscaloosa County Rest Area – Southbound, about 83 miles further along I-59 by the official mile markers.