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Donner Summit Rest Area
You will find Donner Summit Rest Area on I-80 (westbound) by Soda Springs, California. It has 9 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Mapped amenities include restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables and vending machines. The next stop west is Gold Run Rest Area, about 35 miles on. It is about 31 miles (straight line) from Reno, NV.
| Highway | I-80 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Location | Soda Springs, Nevada County, California Directions (39.3421, -120.3401) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Vending machines |
| Truck parking | 9 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-80
Heading westbound
Gold Run Rest Area
about 35 miles · Rest area near Gold Run
Heading eastbound
Donner Lake Vista Point Rest Area
about 2.8 miles · Rest area near Truckee
Food and fuel: TW Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis, about 2015 mi
Other side of the highway: Donner Summit Rest Area (Eastbound).
Sleeping in your car here
California allows 8 hours at a rest area. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.
Legal source: 21 CCR 2205. California overview
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Donner Summit Rest Area?
On I-80 westbound near Soda Springs in Nevada County, California. The Directions link opens the spot in Google Maps.
Which direction does Donner Summit Rest Area serve?
Westbound traffic on I-80. Traffic the other way uses Donner Summit Rest Area.
Does Donner Summit Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here.
How far is the next rest stop after Donner Summit Rest Area?
Westbound: Gold Run Rest Area, about 35 miles. Eastbound: Donner Lake Vista Point Rest Area, about 2.8 miles.
Can you sleep at Donner Summit Rest Area?
California allows 8 hours at a rest area. Camping outside the vehicle is not allowed.
Is there truck parking at Donner Summit Rest Area?
Yes, 9 truck spaces according to the FHWA survey.
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