Rest Stops NearbyI-15 rest stops in California
We list 5 rest stops on I-15 in California, at 3 locations. The longest stretch without a stop is about 59 miles, between Clyde V. Kane Rest Area and Valley Wells Rest Area. The FHWA survey counted 80 truck spaces here in total.
Northbound: Clyde V. Kane Rest Area to I-15 Rest Area near Needles
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde V. Kane Rest Area | NB | – | Camp Irwin | Yes | 23 | – |
| Clyde V. Kane Rest Area | SB | – | Camp Irwin | – | 23 | < 1 mi |
| Valley Wells Rest Area | NB | – | Halloran Springs | Yes | 17 | ≈ 59 mi |
| Valley Wells Rest Area | SB | – | Halloran Springs | – | 17 | < 1 mi |
| I-15 Rest Area near Needles | – | – | Needles | – | – | ≈ 25 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at I-15 Rest Area near Needles. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- I-15 Rest Area near Needles · direction not confirmed
- Valley Wells Rest Area
- Clyde V. Kane Rest Area
Can you sleep at rest stops in California?
Time limit: 8 hours · no camping
Stays are limited to 8 hours in any 24-hour period, and camping is not allowed.
Source: 21 CCR 2205, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
I-15 beyond California
Northbound, it continues in Nevada. All I-15 rest stops · All rest areas in California
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-15 in California?
5 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable northbound and 3 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-15 in California?
About 59 miles, between Clyde V. Kane Rest Area near Camp Irwin and Valley Wells Rest Area near Halloran Springs.
Which I-15 rest stops in California have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 2 of the 5 stops, for example Clyde V. Kane Rest Area and Valley Wells Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-15 rest stops in California?
Stays are limited to 8 hours in any 24-hour period, and camping is not allowed. (21 CCR 2205)