Rest Stops NearbyI-80 rest stops in California
We list 7 rest stops on I-80 in California, at 4 locations. Plan ahead between Hunter Hill Rest Area and Gold Run Rest Area: that gap is roughly 117 miles. Truck drivers find 61 spaces across these stops.
Eastbound: Hunter Hill Rest Area to Donner Lake Vista Point Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Hill Rest Area | – | – | American Canyon | Yes | – | – |
| Gold Run Rest Area | EB | – | Gold Run | Yes | 24 | ≈ 117 mi |
| Gold Run Rest Area | WB | – | Gold Run | – | 16 | < 1 mi |
| Gold Run Rest Area | EB | – | Colfax | Yes | – | < 1 mi |
| Donner Summit Rest Area | EB | – | Soda Springs | Yes | 12 | ≈ 34 mi |
| Donner Summit Rest Area | WB | – | Soda Springs | Yes | 9 | < 1 mi |
| Donner Lake Vista Point Rest Area | – | – | Truckee | – | – | ≈ 2.8 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 Donner Lake Vista Point Rest Area and the last is Hunter Hill Rest Area. Stops marked EB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked WB or Both.
- Donner Lake Vista Point Rest Area · direction not confirmed
- Donner Summit Rest Area
- Gold Run Rest Area
- Hunter Hill 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-80 beyond California
Eastbound, it continues in Nevada. All I-80 rest stops · All rest areas in California
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-80 in California?
7 rest stops in our list: 5 reachable eastbound and 4 westbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-80 in California?
About 117 miles, between Hunter Hill Rest Area near American Canyon and Gold Run Rest Area near Gold Run.
Which I-80 rest stops in California have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 5 of the 7 stops, for example Hunter Hill Rest Area, Gold Run Rest Area and Gold Run Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-80 rest stops in California?
Stays are limited to 8 hours in any 24-hour period, and camping is not allowed. (21 CCR 2205)