California (CA) Interstate Rest Areas

California has 69 rest areas and rest stops along its interstate highways, and this guide maps every one of them so you can plan safe breaks before you drive. The stops below are organized by interstate and mile marker, with the exit or mile marker, direction of travel, and on-site amenities for each location — from restrooms and picnic areas to gas, food, and RV dump stations. Rest area spacing in California varies by route and by region, so it helps to know where your next stop is in advance, especially on long rural stretches. Use the table to map your route across I-5, I-8, I-10, I-15, I-40, I-80, I-280, tap any rest area for full details and directions, or use Find rest areas near me to locate the closest stop to your current location.

Rest Area Interstate Mile / Exit Direction Amenities
Weed Airport Rest Area Interstate 5 Exit 753 North Pet
Weed Airport Rest Area Interstate 5 Exit 753 South Pet
Welcome Center Interstate 5 Exit 667 -
Turnout Interstate 5 Exit 44 -
Randolph E. Collier Rest Area Interstate 5 Exit 786 - Pet, WiFi
Welcome Center Interstate 5 Exit 54a North WiFi
Welcome Center Interstate 5 Exit 54b South WiFi
Turnout Interstate 5 39 South
Aliso Creek Rest Area Interstate 5 60 South Pet, Vending
Aliso Creek Rest Area Interstate 5 60 North Pet, Vending
Las Flores View Point Interstate 5 63 South
Tejon Pass Rest Area Interstate 5 206 South Pet, Vending, RV Dump
Tejon Pass Rest Area Interstate 5 206 North Pet, Vending, RV Dump
Buttonwillow Rest Area Interstate 5 259 North Pet, Vending
Buttonwillow Rest Area Interstate 5 259 South Pet, Vending
Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area Interstate 5 320 North Pet, Vending
Coalinga-Avenal Rest Area Interstate 5 320 South Pet, Vending
John “Chuck” Erreca Rest Area Interstate 5 384 North Pet, Vending
John “Chuck” Erreca Rest Area Interstate 5 384 South Pet, Vending
Dos Amigos Vista Point Interstate 5 388 North
California Aqueduct Vista Point Interstate 5 423 South
Turnout Interstate 5 430 North
Westley Rest Area Interstate 5 445 North Pet, Vending
Westley Rest Area Interstate 5 445 South Pet, Vending
Elkhorn Rest Area Interstate 5 529 South Pet
Dunnigan Rest Area Interstate 5 556 South Pet
Dunnigan Rest Area Interstate 5 556 North Pet
Maxwell Rest Area Interstate 5 583 South Pet
Maxwell Rest Area Interstate 5 583 North Pet
Willows Rest Area Interstate 5 608 North Pet, RV Dump
Willows Rest Area Interstate 5 608 South Pet, RV Dump
Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area Interstate 5 632 South Pet
Lt. John C. Helmick Rest Area Interstate 5 632 North Pet
Herbert S. Miles Rest Area Interstate 5 653 North Pet
Herbert S. Miles Rest Area Interstate 5 655 South Pet
O’Brien Rest Area Interstate 5 694 North Pet
Lakehead Rest Area Interstate 5 705 South Pet
Mount Shasta Vista Point Interstate 5 723 North
Shasta Lookout Interstate 5 780 South
Buckman Springs Rest Area Interstate 8 Exit 51 - Pet
Alpine Vista Point Interstate 8 37 East
Sunbeam Rest Area Interstate 8 108 East Pet, Vending, RV Dump
Sunbeam Rest Area Interstate 8 108 West Pet, Vending, RV Dump
Sand Hills Rest Area Interstate 8 155 East
Sand Hills Rest Area Interstate 8 155 West
Wiley’s Well Rest Area Interstate 10 Exit 222 - Pet, Vending
Wildwood Rest Area Interstate 10 86 East Pet, Vending
Brookside Rest Area Interstate 10 91 West Pet, Vending
Whitewater Rest Area Interstate 10 113 East Pet, Vending
Whitewater Rest Area Interstate 10 113 West Pet, Vending
Cactus City Rest Area Interstate 10 159 West Pet, Vending
Cactus City Rest Area Interstate 10 159 East Pet, Vending
Welcome Center Interstate 15 Exit 178 - Vending
Clyde V. Kane Rest Area Interstate 15 217 North Pet
Clyde V. Kane Rest Area Interstate 15 217 South Pet
Valley Wells Rest Area Interstate 15 270 North Pet
Valley Wells Rest Area Interstate 15 270 South Pet
Desert Oasis Rest Area Interstate 40 28 West Pet
Desert Oasis Rest Area Interstate 40 28 East Pet
John Wilkie Rest Area Interstate 40 106 West Pet
John Wilkie Rest Area Interstate 40 106 East Pet
Hunter Hill Rest Area Interstate 80 34 West Pet
Gold Run Rest Area Interstate 80 143 West Pet, Vending
Gold Run Rest Area Interstate 80 143 East Pet, Vending
Emigrant Gap Historical Marker and Vista Point Interstate 80 157 West
Donner Summit Rest Area Interstate 80 177 West Pet
Donner Summit Rest Area Interstate 80 177 East Pet
Donner Lake Vista Point Interstate 80 180 East
Dale M. Krings Memorial Rest Area Interstate 280 36 North Pet

California Rest Areas on Interstate 5

California has 39 rest areas on Interstate 5. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

California Rest Areas on Interstate 8

California has 6 rest areas on Interstate 8. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

California Rest Areas on Interstate 10

California has 7 rest areas on Interstate 10. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

California Rest Areas on Interstate 15

California has 5 rest areas on Interstate 15. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

California Rest Areas on Interstate 40

California has 4 rest areas on Interstate 40. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

California Rest Areas on Interstate 80

California has 7 rest areas on Interstate 80. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

California Rest Areas on Interstate 280

California has 1 rest areas on Interstate 280. See mile markers and amenities in the table above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rest areas are in California?

California has 69 rest areas and rest stops across 7 interstate highways. You can see every location, with its mile marker and amenities, in the table above.

Which interstates in California have rest areas?

Rest areas in California are located along I-5, I-8, I-10, I-15, I-40, I-80, I-280. Each stop is listed above with its mile marker, direction of travel, and a link to full details and directions.

How far apart are rest areas in California?

Spacing varies by interstate and region and is typically every 40-80 miles, with longer gaps on rural routes. Use the mile markers in the table above to gauge the distance between consecutive stops.

What amenities do California rest areas have?

Across California, 52 have pet exercise areas, 24 have vending machines, 6 have RV dump stations. Check each listing for the full amenity list.

Help Us Improve Our Rest Stop Database

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Data updated July 2026

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