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Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area
Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area sits on I-5 near Avenal in Fresno County, northbound. It has 23 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables and vending machines. Heading north, the next one is John Chuck Erreca Rest Area in roughly 75 miles. Visalia, CA is the closest big city, about 48 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-5 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Avenal, Fresno County, California Directions (36.0900, -120.1131) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Vending machines |
| Truck parking | 23 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | Caltrans |
Sources: FHWA/BTS National Transportation Atlas Database (2019 survey); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-5
Heading northbound
John Chuck Erreca Rest Area
about 75 miles · Rest area near Los Banos
Heading southbound
Buttonwillow Rest Area
about 70 miles · Rest area near Buttonwillow
Overnight parking
Plan for a break of no more than 8 hours; that is the California limit. Tents and camping are off limits.
Legal source: 21 CCR 2205. All California rest area rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area?
On I-5 northbound near Avenal in Fresno County, California. The map link above starts navigation.
Which direction does Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on I-5.
Does Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area?
Northbound: John Chuck Erreca Rest Area, about 75 miles. Southbound: Buttonwillow Rest Area, about 70 miles.
Can you sleep at Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 8 hours; that is the California limit. Tents and camping are off limits.
Is there truck parking at Coalinga/Avenal Rest Area?
23 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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