Rest Stops NearbyI-8 rest stops in California
I-8 has 4 rest stops in California in our directory (3 locations, some with a separate side for each direction). The longest stretch without a stop is about 54 miles, between Buckman Springs Rest Area and Sunbeam Rest Area. Together they have 37 truck parking spaces.
Eastbound: Buckman Springs Rest Area to Sand Hills Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckman Springs Rest Area | – | – | Pine Valley | Yes | 18 | – |
| Sunbeam Rest Area | WB | – | Seeley | Yes | 8 | ≈ 54 mi |
| Sunbeam Rest Area | EB | – | Seeley | Yes | 9 | < 1 mi |
| Sand Hills Rest Area | – | – | Winterhaven | Yes | 2 | ≈ 52 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 westbound
Going the other way, the first stop is Sand Hills Rest Area and the last is Buckman Springs Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Sand Hills Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Sunbeam Rest Area
- Buckman Springs Rest Area · direction not confirmed
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-8 beyond California
Eastbound, it continues in Arizona. All I-8 rest stops · All rest areas in California
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-8 in California?
4 rest stops in our list: 3 reachable eastbound and 3 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-8 in California?
About 54 miles, between Buckman Springs Rest Area near Pine Valley and Sunbeam Rest Area near Seeley.
Which I-8 rest stops in California have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 4 of the 4 stops, for example Buckman Springs Rest Area, Sunbeam Rest Area and Sunbeam Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-8 rest stops in California?
Stays are limited to 8 hours in any 24-hour period, and camping is not allowed. (21 CCR 2205)