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Lake Almanor Rest Area
Lake Almanor Rest Area is a rest area on CA-36 in California near Chester. A federal truck parking survey counted 5 spaces for big rigs here. On record: restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables and vending machines. The nearest large city is Reno, NV, 89 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | CA-36 · direction not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Location | Chester, Plumas County, California Directions (40.3028, -121.1627) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Vending machines |
| Truck parking | 5 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
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Can you sleep here?
You can stay up to 8 hours here, per California rules. No camping.
Legal source: 21 CCR 2205. Rules and closures in California
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Almanor Rest Area?
On CA-36 near Chester in Plumas County, California. The Directions link opens the spot in Google Maps.
Does Lake Almanor Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
Can you sleep at Lake Almanor Rest Area?
You can stay up to 8 hours here, per California rules. No camping.
Is there truck parking at Lake Almanor Rest Area?
Yes, there are 5 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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