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.

Located on westbound I-26 heading into Columbia SC this rest area embodies the rich cultural…read moreheritage of the Carolinas while emphasizing the myriad opportunities to make your mark. Take a break from driving and reflect on recent experiences and adventures and then write some reviews. To help you attain your short term goals there's plenty of parking, a couple picnic shelters, some vending machines, and hims and hers toilets. have at it!

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

Great place to stop and stretch your legs and utilize clean restroom facilities. We even had lunch…read moreunder one of the numerous covered picnic tables. As far as rest stops go......this one is one of the nicest off I - 95.

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.