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Cactus City Rest Area
You will find Cactus City Rest Area on I-10 (eastbound) by Thousand Palms, California. It has 6 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms, drinking water and picnic tables. After this, eastbound drivers reach I-10 Rest Area near Ehrenberg about 97 miles later. It is about 69 miles (straight line) from Temecula, CA.
| Highway | I-10 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Thousand Palms, Riverside County, California Directions (33.6790, -115.9662) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables |
| Not available | Vending machines |
| Truck parking | 6 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | California Department of Transportation |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
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Heading eastbound
I-10 Rest Area near Ehrenberg
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Heading westbound
Whitewater Rest Area
about 50 miles · Rest area near Snow Creek
Other side of the highway: Cactus City Rest Area (Westbound).
Can you sleep here?
Maximum stay: 8 hours, set by California. Tents and camping are off limits.
Rule: 21 CCR 2205. California overview
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cactus City Rest Area?
On I-10 eastbound near Thousand Palms in Riverside County, California. The Directions link opens the spot in Google Maps.
Which direction does Cactus City Rest Area serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-10. Traffic the other way uses Cactus City Rest Area.
Does Cactus City Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Cactus City Rest Area?
Eastbound: I-10 Rest Area near Ehrenberg, about 97 miles. Westbound: Whitewater Rest Area, about 50 miles.
Can you sleep at Cactus City Rest Area?
Maximum stay: 8 hours, set by California. Tents and camping are off limits.
Is there truck parking at Cactus City Rest Area?
Yes, 6 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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