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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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

Open directions

Previous and next stop (Northbound)

Previous: Oconee Welcome Center ≈ 18 mi along I-85

Order and distance from the official mile markers on I-85.

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. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Conditions can change, so confirm with the South Carolina Department of Transportation before you rely on this stop.

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.

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.