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    I85 Rest Area

    4.1 (8 reviews)
    InexpensiveRest Stops
    Open Open 24 hours

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    This is one of the covered picnic areas at this rest stop.  Photo taken December 29, 2017.
    Drew P.

    This rest area is located along Interstate 85 South. You'll pass this rest area as you head along the interstate between Greenville, SC and Georgia. This is the last rest area in South Carolina along I-85 South. The next rest area is the Georgia Welcome Center, about 28 miles south. This is a standard rest area, with restrooms and outdoor spaces available. Vending machines are also available for snacks and drinks as well. There is plenty of parking available, I've been to this rest area several times as I've traveled along this route. My most recent visit here was on December 29, 2017. This is still a nice rest area to visit. The restrooms were well stocked and maintained as well as they could. There is some updating needed with the restrooms, but it still gets the job done. One of the things I like about rest areas is the ability to walk around a bit. It's much needed after sitting in a car for a while. Although the rest area isn't overly large, there is plenty of area to walk around and see the trees and nature around the area. Overall, this is a nice rest area to visit. You can use the restroom, stretch your legs, and even go to a pet relief area if your pet needs to go as well. If your travels take you this way, it is worth stopping here, even if it is for a short time.

    Ike I.

    Just like most of the typical rest areas in South Carolina with plenty of parking for both cars and truck even RVs, the restrooms are not too bad as far as sanitary even on some days they can be real dirty and smelly too, they have vending machines but overall not too bad if your not near a exit with better options.

    A clean and well lit rest area. There are vending machines too. Plenty of vehicles and truckers stopping by throughout the night.

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    Very clean and lite area. Vendor machine were nice selection... all ways stop because of cleanliness and last stop before I get to Georgia

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    South Carolina Rest Area - cleaning!

    South Carolina Rest Area

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    Oh highway I - 85 rest stop and welcome center, how I love you!…read moreWhen we crossed into the state where the civil war begun, I felt lonely, lost, and full of despair. Then across the river there arose such a clatter! I sprang from my car to see what was the matter! Away to the window I flew like a flash, Rolled it down quickly and threw up the sash! The moon on the breast of the clouds in the sky gave the river below a shine to my eye. Then what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a welcome center and rest stop, to which I would steer. When I arrived in the parking lot, I found a variety of Coca Cola and Pepsi cola vending machines, their bright fluorescent lights emanating from the cages they were locked in. For the record, I prefer my vending machines cage free, free rein, and fed on a strict diet of alfalfa and soy bean compost. After perusing the options of the hog tied vending machines, from which my dear friend purchased a bag of sour patch kids to share with our group, I made my way around the beautiful building (which was constructed in a very brutalist architecture style), under more fluorescent lights, into the men's restroom, which was guarded by an angry green door. Once I entered, I was joyfully greeted by a crystalline structure of square white subway tiles. The top row was adorned with little green palm trees celebrating the heritage of South Carolina as the Palmetto states. Fun fact, during the American Revolution, the Palmetto trunks were used as barricades by American soldiers due to the fact that their rubbery consistency stopped bullets with an incredible proficiency. Once I had completed my business (the details of which I will spare you), I was educated on the resources available to those who find themselves victims of human trafficking (in both English and Spanish, ¡fantastico para las victims bilingües!) I returned to the parking lot where my car was safely kept. (The vending machines hadn't moved, thanks be to the cages). Next to my car was found a complimentary bag of chips! They were wavy, the best kind, ruffles, a good brand, and the bag was pre opened! Upon further inspection, they weren't even wet, which is extremely impressive considering they had been pre opened! Overall, the I - 85 rest stop and South Carolina State welcome center, (the welcome center is open from 9 to 5 Mondays through Fridays for those who are interested in learning more about the wonderful state of South Carolina, one of the thirteen original colonies!) is a place full of whimsy and joy! I'm am sure of the fact that it if I had visited this welcome center and rest stop as a child, I would have had many many years of fond memories. Parents, do not strip your children of the classic experience of seeing the I-85 east bound rest stop and South Carolina welcome center! Love, Road Rage

    pulled in too late for anything but the plumbing for a change and almost not even that because:…read moreCLEANING!! as I was idling I got to wondering about the lights in the woods... good to know there's a lake on the other side of the trees because random picnic tables deep in the woods is really creeping me out and even though they're pretty well lit up it just doesn't look right; keeps a person close to the buildings and the parking lot and other travelers. all the usual stuff is as expected: hot and cold water on demand and paper towels and tiled floors and doors that shut and conditioned air. snacks and beverage available nearby and there's lights on all over the place and there's usually people around too. but why so late at night? wonder what they're up to during the day... but I'm here when it's late and night so it must be okay! seriously, try not to over think this, it's a rest area...

    I85 Rest Area - reststops - Updated May 2026

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