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Water Rest Area
Water Rest Area is a rest area on I-5 in California near Lebec. The next stop north is Buttonwillow Rest Area, about 53 miles on. The nearest large city is Bakersfield, CA, 34 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-5 · direction not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Location | Lebec, Kern County, California Directions (34.8903, -118.9140) |
| Amenities | No amenities on record for this site yet. |
| Truck parking | No count on record |
| Hours | Open 24/7 (OpenStreetMap) |
| Operator | California Department of Transportation |
Sources: amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026); highway matched with Natural Earth road data. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-5
Heading northbound
Buttonwillow Rest Area
about 53 miles · Rest area near Buttonwillow
Heading southbound
Tejon Pass Rest Area
about 5.5 miles · Rest area near Lebec
How long can you stay?
The time limit at California rest areas is 8 hours. Tents and camping are off limits.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Water Rest Area?
On I-5 near Lebec in Kern County, California. The map link above starts navigation.
How far is the next rest stop after Water Rest Area?
Northbound: Buttonwillow Rest Area, about 53 miles. Southbound: Tejon Pass Rest Area, about 5.5 miles.
Can you sleep at Water Rest Area?
The time limit at California rest areas is 8 hours. Tents and camping are off limits.
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