Today this rest area was spotless! Very clean inside and out including the trash cans…read more There is plenty of parking, picnic tables, vending machines, a large map and plenty of room to walk your dog. Is the building itself brand new and state of the art? No. But for me clean trumps the new.

There's not much between Charleston and Columbia, and South Carolina rest stops in general leave a…read morelot to be desired compared to other states. If you're looking for any frills like tourist information or maps, you won't find those here. The rest stop has vending machines but the selections aren't great, so you're better off stopping at a convenience store or fast food joint (or, wait until you're in Columbia for good eats). Several machines were out of order. The bathrooms are acceptable and about the only reason to stop here.

South Carolina's rest areas are usually better. I've been to Orangeburg, Anderson, Fort Mill and…read moreWalterboro. As well, the westbound across the way. So to find this one in Gaston being not-so-great is disappointing. Maybe it's because it's the start of the holiday weekend and it's busy. The bathrooms were in need of servicing. The outside, at least, was clean with no trash in the parking area or near the picnic tables. About half of the patrons were not wearing and there does not seem to be any enforcement. Is it any wonder that case numbers are increasing? [Review 14344 overall, 1668 of 2020, number 712 in South Carolina.]

Worst ever. Half the sinks were broke. Some Toilets unusable. Bags of trash sitting around.read more

This rest area is between Orangeburg and St Mathew's I-26 East…read more Compared to other rest areas I've stopped at in South Carolina this one is better in almost every way. First of all the common green area is very long great for walking pets or yourself. There are sidewalks all the way to end on either side of car and truck parking. There are covered and uncovered tables spaced out in the area, watch out for bird nests above. The restroom building has many toilets so no waiting during high traffic times. There is a visible maintenance person roaming the grounds. About 4 vending machines mix of drinks and snacks. Usually these rest areas in SC are no where this large for parking and green areas so I have rated based on this. The trash cans are not overflowing, no ant hills in the grass, well kept.

I-26 Eastbound Orangeburg Rest Area is nothing to get excited about. It's just a simple easy to…read morepark in roadside rest area. But it's a good one with super clean restrooms and well-stocked vending machines. I didn't note that it had any security, but it seemed to me to be a safe place to pull over, go to the restroom and give your legs a stretch.

Easy in and out access! Perfect for a quick bathroom break! Not alot of stalls like other rest…read moreareas we've been to before. But it was clean

A timely break just before the Easter holiday heading home. Traffic was backed up to get into the…read morerest area. Clean restrooms and vending were the highlights. Little to no debris in the parking area. This rest area worked out just fine.

This is maybe the smallest rest area I have ever seen. It's relatively clean and as the sign says…read more"fully automated". Don't expect any friendly employees to give you information about the area- just some rest rooms and vending machines!

Old rest stop, but they keep it clean and feels safe. I stopped on a solo night drive. The…read morebathrooms were clean. Another group was stopped fixing a car issue and 2 staff were there helping them. Snack and beverage vending machines available, but (no surprise) at a good mark up. Dasani and Aquafina $2.75 Good amount of green space for pets, and tables.

Pretty nice rest area. There is a large dog area to let your dog take care of their business and if…read morethey are good you could let them off leash (I saw one family do it)....so maybe? Restrooms were very clean although one side of the ladies room was closed off (since it was being cleaned) so only one hand air dryer and no paper towels. Lots of hills for walking the pups and doggy cans with poop bags too. The vending machines all accept cards and cash which is a plus since no one carries money these days.

I'm never a fan of rest stops and prefer convenience stores or fast food restaurants for road trip…read morebathroom/snack stops. I never stop at them when traveling alone, but my husband prefers them because it's easy to get on and off the interstate. He was driving, so I obliged. This rest stop, like most in South Carolina, is dated and needs some TLC. The bathrooms have few stalls and sinks, which is an issue for buses or groups of travelers. Waiting in line is no fun. A van covered in religious stickers was parked outside the bathrooms, along with an evangelist (eVANgelist) wearing a Trust Jesus shirt standing creepily. We took care of our bathroom business, then got back on I-95 as soon as possible. The one positive is that my husband said the men's room was clean.

As usual, the Carolinas have provided a well-stocked, well-lit, easily accessible rest stop! We…read morelove traveling into the Carolinas because it's like they have a competition between rest stops! Ha The bathroom stalls in the Women's were uncharacteristically outdated and a little dilapidated but the toilets worked great, the sinks had running water, and plenty of soap and working air dryers. The floors were kind of gross, but otherwise this is a great place to stop to relieve yourself, wash up, stretch legs, and have lunch at a picnic table!

A decent rest stop near Lynchburg There are 6 rest areas on…read morethe northbound side of I-95 in South Carolina. This rest area is located on northbound I-95 at mile marker 139 near Lynchburg in Sumter County, South Carolina. It is a right-hand exit off the interstate, making it easy to access while traveling north. There are separate parking sections for large trucks and cars. The car parking closest to the road and the truck parking farther off. The main building is a single-story brick building with a shingle roof that looks wheelchair accessible. It houses clean and functional restrooms. There is a vending building to the north that is also a single-story affair. It offers snacks and drinks behind locked bars that did not give me a very safe feel for the stop. Shaded areas are available all around the site, along with some picnic tables scattered throughout for resting or eating. The entire area was free of trash during our visit, contributing to a pleasant stop. While it's not the fanciest rest area, it does provide the essentials for a quick break during long drives. Overall, I would recommend this as a decent place to stop on your travels through South Carolina. Enjoy.

Clean and quiet ! Very nice spot to spend a few hours to stretch and walk around . There were…read moreseveral picnic tables to have lunch at.

The South Carolina Welcome Center is one of the more pleasant rest areas on I-95 South. Welcome…read moreCenters are normally located on the borders of states, but this one is smack dab between North Carolina and South Carolina. Free wi-fi is a nice perk for any traveler. You can walk inside and chat with an employee, grab coupons and tourist info, or learn more about the state. The indoor area is closed on holidays and in the evenings. The bathrooms were open, but they were not clean and are small. With only four stalls, this isn't a great place to stop for a bathroom break if you're traveling with a large party. The vending machines have a lackluster selection. If you're hungry, stop at a convenience store or fast food. South Carolina's rest areas aren't fancy, but it's easy to get on and off the highway for a quick bathroom break, which was all we needed.

Bathrooms were clean and smelled amazing! I didn't get the attendant's name but you can tell that…read moreshe takes her job seriously and wants to represent cleanliness of the rest area, at all times. Vending and drink machines are available. A place to walk your dog is also available. Make sure to pick up after yourself. Smiling faces, Beautiful places!! I miss South Carolina! 04/13/2025

It's a small rest stop, even the parking is reflective of the space. The vending machines are…read morelocated in a little shelter to the right of the restrooms. In the main building, men's restrooms are located on the right while the women's restrooms are on the left. There are even large signs to help point to the right direction. Since the space is small, there are about 8 stalls in the women's restroom but only half the space was available while the other half was being cleaned. (The men's restroom was a similar set up but with 6 stalls and 2 urinals total, but only half available during cleaning times). The facilities actually smelled nice, the space was clean, stocked with toilet paper, and functioning toilets/faucets/hand dryers. One of the sinks was slightly clogged so the draining was a bit slow. Overall, it's a good place to go when nature calls. There is even a large open hilly space towards the back with plenty of picnic tables.

The girl at the front desk was very nice and sweet. I wish I could remember her name…read more I ate at the bistro and Isiah was my server. He was very sweet and such a gentleman. He was working alone and took very good care of every guest, including me. My food was great and the beers were good too! I appreciate the recommendation! This hotel is very nice and I'd recommend anyone to stay here. Be patient if Isiah is alone, it's worth the wait!

Stayed her on our drive up through SC. The room we had 102 had only one working light, there was…read morefood from a previous person left in the fridge including rotten milk. There was also a small towel that had some crud on it. Luckily this was a one light stop and go, their bistro was nice, food was ok. They had no alcohol available as their in between owners/licenses not sure the whole story there. Would probably never stop here again on purpose.