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Cactus City Rest Area
You will find Cactus City Rest Area on I-10 (westbound) by Thousand Palms, California. Truckers get 6 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. After this, westbound drivers reach Whitewater Rest Area about 50 miles later. Temecula, CA is the closest big city, about 69 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-10 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Thousand Palms, Riverside County, California Directions (33.6790, -115.9662) |
| Amenities | We have no confirmed amenities for this stop. |
| Truck parking | 6 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-10
Heading westbound
Whitewater Rest Area
about 50 miles · Rest area near Snow Creek
Heading eastbound
I-10 Rest Area near Ehrenberg
about 97 miles · Rest area in Arizona
Food and fuel: Oasis Travel Center, about 2000 mi
Other side of the highway: Cactus City Rest Area (Eastbound).
Sleeping in your car here
California allows 8 hours at a rest area. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.
Legal source: 21 CCR 2205. Rules and closures in California
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cactus City Rest Area?
On I-10 westbound near Thousand Palms in Riverside County, California. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Cactus City Rest Area serve?
Westbound traffic on I-10. Traffic the other way uses Cactus City Rest Area.
How far is the next rest stop after Cactus City Rest Area?
Westbound: Whitewater Rest Area, about 50 miles. Eastbound: I-10 Rest Area near Ehrenberg, about 97 miles.
Can you sleep at Cactus City Rest Area?
California allows 8 hours at a rest area. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.
Is there truck parking at Cactus City Rest Area?
Yes, 6 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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