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.

This rest area is located on I-95 at mile marker 139 in Sumter County, South Carolina. There are…read moreboth northbound and southbound locations for this rest area. (At the time of writing this review, the Yelp listing is named "Rest Area I-95 North." To clarify, I'll submit a name change to "Rest Area I-95 Mile Marker 139" because this listing captures reviews, photos, etc. from both sides. Hopefully, the Yelp moderators approve.) If traveling south on I-95 into SC, this is the first rest area after the Dillon Welcome Center near the North Carolina border (mile marker 195). In other words, after the welcome center, it's about 56 miles until this rest area. After this rest area, the next rest area south is at mile marker 99, about 40 miles away. It's another welcome center, the Santee Welcome Center. If traveling north on I-95 in SC, mile marker 99 has a rest area. It's not a welcome center like the southbound side. According to Google Maps and Yelp, this rest area has an address in the town of Lynchburg, SC. However, Lynchburg is actually 16.5 miles up 95 and highway 58 in Lee County. For navigation, on Google Maps, the southbound listing for this rest area is named "Sumter County, SC Rest Area" and the northbound rest area is named "Rest Area I95 North." The southbound side of this rest area has a small log cabin. Above the entrance, a sign reads, "Sumter County Welcome Center. 'The Gamecock County.'" Sumter County was named after Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter (1734-1832). He was nicknamed the "Fighting Gamecock." That's where the University of South Carolina Gamecocks' nickname and mascot came from. We stopped at the northbound side on a recent trip from Georgia to North Carolina. It was fine. The rest area was definitely showing its age. The grounds and facilities appeared clean and well maintained. We visited around 2:15pm on a Saturday and I saw staff working on-site. This is a small rest area with basic amenities -- vending machines and picnic tables (mostly uncovered). Along with using the restrooms, my wife and I had a bite to eat in the car. We parked in front of the refreshments structure. It was peaceful. According to the SCDOT, South Carolina has nine welcome centers and 19 rest areas. You can view a Google Map of them here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?msa=0&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=m&ll=33.728438112159736%2C-80.81117&spn=2.899412%2C4.423489&source=embed&mid=12xkZRPbpJmK-c-xRLr6cAWn_780&z=7

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.

This rest area is about a half hour south of Charlotte and is one of South Carolina's more dated…read morerest areas. It still gets the job done with a relatively flat parking area, vending machines, a rest room building and a pet walk area. There was a big accident on I-77 today that was just past this rest area. I opted to wait it out in the Sprinter van, pulling in here and stepping into the back for a nap. When I woke up, the 20 minute delay was clear. [Review 268 of 2025 - 1279 in South Carolina - 23831 overall]

I doubt any reviews of a rest area will prevent those with an urgent need from stopping, I stopped…read morein to stretch my legs for awhile during my trip north from Florida - I can't speak for the amenities here I do all my business in the RV and have the fridge stocked with refreshments and snacks but I do think these roadside rest areas are essential when it comes to having a safe place to pull off the road. Nothing scary here in the daylight hours, there's a shelter from the sun and the exterior seems maintained. There's plenty of parking whether you're in a big rig or a four wheeler with an easy entrance and exit from the I-95 speedway, this is definitely not a welcoming center but it appears to have what important to most travelers and there were no lines trying to gain access...

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.

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.

Come here every time we go on a road trip. It is so clean and someone welcomed us into the rest…read morestop which has never happened to me.

Stopped here on the way back from the beach cause I really had to pee and we were still 12 minutes…read moreaway from the place we were going for dinner. My first impression was its very nice outside with beautiful landscaping and memorial gardens. As I went in I noticed the store with all the stuff and wondered what that was all about. After I did my liquid business in tje well maintained and clean bathroom I checked our the vending area, several drink machines as well as snack machines to choose from but its your typical rest area junk, nothing good for you. Chips, cookies, candy, etc, nothing like sandwiches or such. I checked out what I finally noticed was the welcome center, its open daily 8 to 5. It was before 5 and a lady was in there but when I told her I was local and had never stopped at this particular rest area she seemed less interested in helping me but perhaps she just isnt friendly period, idk. I still spent about 10 minutes going thru brochures, there are tons and tons to choose from, you wont be disappointed as far as that goes. I left with probably 100 assorted brochures, pamphlets, etc. Stop in for the welcome center but not for the snack options.

This was the first and only rest stop I stopped at while I was on my way to Hilton Head Island…read more Overall it is a fairly maintained rest stop with 24/7 operating vending machines. The restrooms are in fair condition and there is a decent amount of parking spaces to park at. There's a little sheltered picnic area. Overall, I thought it was your average place to stop at.

Very clean rest stop. Bathrooms were very well maintained. Heater inside the bathroom was on for…read moreextra comfort during winter. Outside tables to sit and rest/eat. Plenty of areas to walk your pet(s).

Nice rest area! The women's restroom was clean and smelled decent with the fan on. The men's…read morerestroom was closed off and could only be accessed by going around the back of the building. It was a bit confusing seeing the vending machines barred off but still operative. You can still use them, since the bars are wide enough to fit your hand through and grab your food. The bars are probably there to prevent people from smashing the machines. They also have plenty of outdoor seating, giving those a chance to relax and enjoy being outside.

It is definitely a smaller version restroom stop I've been to. It only had restrooms and vending…read moremachines. The more current ones have building to tour and amenities.

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.

This is a very nice place to become acquainted with what S. C. has to offer. Sandra was masked and…read moreat the door, passing out bags full of information about S. C. The bathrooms were clean and stocked. There was only one hot air dryer and two sinks for four stalls. Outside, there were lots of places to picnic or enjoy the outside areas there weee lots of parking places for cars, This is a very nice place to become acquainted with what S. C. has to offer. Sandra was masked and at the door, passing out bags full of information about S. C. The bathrooms were clean and stocked. There was only one hot air dryer and two sinks for four stalls. This was only one of two ladies' rooms. Outside, there were lots of places to picnic or enjoy the outside areas. There were lots of parking places for cars, trucks, and trailers. WiFi is available (password: welcome2sc). When we were there, the fountain was not flowing. Note: Keep your mask on inside, and socially distance yourself during the pandemic in S. C.

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.

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!

After the experience I had at the Holiday Inn Express in Camden, the only reason I am giving it a…read moreone star is because they don't have negative numbers. I am on the road at least once a month, and this is the worst experience I have ever had at a hotel. When I came to the front desk, there was a large group checking in. One of the clerks offered to check me in and the other person at the front desk who, as it turns out was the manager, told this desk clerk, "Don't worry about HIM right now we have this group to check-in." Maybe a greeting such as, "Sir, please be patient for a minute. We are checking in a group" would have made me feel like more of a welcome guest. When the manager finally got around to addressing me, she said without explanation, "I'm going to move you across the street to the Hampton Inn." I figured that was fine, since I have gold status with Hilton. She got in her car and led me across the street to the Springhill Suites. When I asked about the Hampton, she said, don't worry, this is a newer hotel. Don't worry, it's the same price." Except, it was not. They did not even show a reservation for me, and the desk clerk at the Springhill Suites got ready to charge me $270 for 1 night. When I explained that my whole visit was supposed to be under $500 for 3 nights, he got on the phone with the Holiday Inn Express. 5 minutes later, I said the heck with it and walked out. It turns out the Hampton Inn in Camden was full, so I wound up having to get a room in Clemson. Two hours later, the manager from Holiday Inn called me to say, if I still needed a room, she had one. Thanks, but no thanks. I spent 35 years working in customer service for an airline, and I knew what was expected of me when I was serving the public. The manager of the Holiday Inn Express in Camden could stand to have a little refresher course on how to treat their customers and make them want to return.

Stayed here for two nights, room was clean and the staff was very friendly, breakfast was good in…read morethe morning and there was lots of parking. Would stay again when in the area.