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John Chuck Erreca Rest Area
You will find John Chuck Erreca Rest Area on I-5 (southbound) by Los Banos, California. It has 31 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables and vending machines. Heading south, the next one is Buttonwillow Rest Area in roughly 144 miles. The nearest large city is Salinas, CA, 50 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-5 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Banos, Merced County, California Directions (36.8642, -120.7833) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Vending machines |
| Truck parking | 31 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-5
Heading southbound
Buttonwillow Rest Area
about 144 miles · Rest area near Buttonwillow
Heading northbound
Dos Amigos Vista Point Rest Area
about 5.2 miles · Rest area near Los Banos
Other side of the highway: John Chuck Erreca Rest Area (Northbound).
How long can you stay?
California limits stays at rest areas to 8 hours. Setting up a tent is not allowed.
Based on 21 CCR 2205. All California rest area rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is John Chuck Erreca Rest Area?
On I-5 southbound near Los Banos in Merced County, California. Use the Directions link for navigation.
Which direction does John Chuck Erreca Rest Area serve?
Southbound traffic on I-5. Traffic the other way uses John Chuck Erreca Rest Area.
Does John Chuck Erreca Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after John Chuck Erreca Rest Area?
Southbound: Buttonwillow Rest Area, about 144 miles. Northbound: Dos Amigos Vista Point Rest Area, about 5.2 miles.
Can you sleep at John Chuck Erreca Rest Area?
California limits stays at rest areas to 8 hours. Setting up a tent is not allowed.
Is there truck parking at John Chuck Erreca Rest Area?
Yes, 31 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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