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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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 (Southbound)

Previous: Blacksburg Welcome Center ≈ 81 mi along I-85

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

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. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check the South Carolina Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-85, near Anderson in Anderson County. It is listed near mile marker 22.

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.