This rest stop has become my regular stop whenever I'm driving to Northern California. While there's nothing particularly exciting about a rest area, this one is larger than most and does a good job accommodating travelers. There's plenty of parking, with separate areas designated for passenger vehicles and for trucks and RVs. The facility has two separate restroom buildings serving both men and women. The men's restroom includes two urinals and two stalls. Considering the age of the facility and the amount of traffic it sees, the restrooms are generally kept in decent condition. There are also a few water fountains located between the restroom buildings. One of the nicer features is the amount of open space available. There are several large grassy and dirt areas where you can stretch your legs, walk around, or give your pets a chance to get some exercise and take care of business. If you're looking for a clean, convenient place to use the restroom, take a break from driving, and recharge before getting back on the road, this rest stop gets the job done. read more

This station is pretty much typical of the ones you will find in California. Its a pretty Spartan affair with ample parking, picnic benches and the restrooms were reasonably clean. I do like that they had a dedicated area for pets to run amok while keeping other areas clean for young children and adults to walk around. The grounds were more of less clean, and as many have noted they have RV parking as well. That being said there is really nothing else around so its more of a quick on and off than anything else. read more

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Road-trip up north. This is a nice rest stop and I've been to many since we like to drive and do road trips. This area is on the 5 right in the edge of Dunnigan. Use the restroom, walk your dog and get from fruit from the guy selling out the back of his truck. He had a lot of different cup up fruits and looks like he also has honey too. There a few places to sit and eat whatever food you have and take a little break before your next stop. read more

We used the southbound side of the highway. Very clean restrooms for a rest stop and they even had seat covers!! Always a plus. Not really crowded for a Friday morning. There were lots of trees, tables, trash cans for your garbage from your snacks in your car and an area for your pets to go. There is designated auto and truck/RV parking which I know that all rest stops do but makes it so easy for us who have an RV to park. It is nice to stop a a well maintained rest stop because boy I've stopped at some where I've ended up using my RV instead of the facilities because they're so bad. Great job of keeping this rest area nice for travelers. read more

Dunnigan Rest Area - Rest Stops Near Me - Dunnigan, California

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Ample parking. Clean restrooms. Picnic tables both in shade and sun. Good signage on the freeway so you aren't saying "Whoops!I guess we will keep an eye out for the next one!" *Warning - VERY short on ramp from parking lot to highway when leaving. Don't be afraid to gun it back onto the freeway! read more

Nice Stop To Tie My Shoelace SITREP It's nice when there's a rest area coming up on a trip where you can stop and re-arrange crap in your car that you SHOULD have done before you left the house. THE SETUP Dunnigan is the first rest stop I hit when traveling north on I-5. It's also about the time after having left Sacramento that I remember I put the ice chest in the trunk and I need it now for some ice in my sport cup. Or also that my shoelace has come undone and I need to tighten it. So I call it my "Safety & Refresher" Stop. BY COMPARISON However, other than that, Dunnigan is a pretty average rest stop with not a whole lot going for it, though it has the basics. After seeing the Rest Stops along I-15 (Utah & Montana), I-90 (Montana, Idaho, Washington) and further north from here along I-5, I see that not all highway offices invest the same energy into their rest stops. Still, with this little rest stop hamlet, it still had a lot of the basic important amenities going for it, like clean rest rooms and picnics tables. In fact, used a table to rearrange the stuff in my cooler since the flat surface helped me spread the stuff out that I had thrown in and meant to rearrange but forgot to. THE LOWDOWN A nice basic rest stop, but nothing to write home to the highway gods about. read more

Since the state of California is putting a boat load of tax payers dollars into our rest areas along our highways I feel it appropriate to give my review to those who may be on the road looking for the next place to stop and rest. Stop here! This place is so relaxing and nested in a large patch of trees that give the rest area a somewhat oasis feel. Let the dog out of the vehicle, let the kids run around and burn off that energy, let the seniors stretch their everything. ENJOY! read more

Dunnigan Rest Area - Rest Stops Near Me - Dunnigan, California

This rest area is excellent. We stop there frequently when driving from Redding to Sacramento. Nice clean bathrooms and we'll stocked. There are plenty of trash cans and even one for recycling! Nice touch. They also provide a container for cigarette butts. Another nice touch! If you love trees and nature or are a photographer, stop by to look at the eucalyptus trees. I've not yet seen these trees at other rest stops. read more

Clean and stocked bathrooms. Well maintained clean grounds, welcome site for travelers. Ample parking. Thankfully, no people hanging around like before. read more

Lots of shade! Didn't use the restroom, so can't comment on that. But appreciated the RV parking, easy access, and pet area.

(I'm sneaking this one in here, it's from the Northbound part of my trip.) This is an older rest area on the northbound side of Interstate 5, 37 miles north of central Sacramento. Tons and tons and tons of tall, mature eucalyptus trees! It was wonderful to stop in a rest area with SO many large trees! So beautiful! Plenty of shade if that's what you are looking for. I know I took photos while I was there, but haven't posted them for some reason, oh well. Very large doggy area, plenty of parking for cars, RV's, big trucks, clean restrooms etc. A great place to stop if you OR your pet needs a break! read more

By far one of the nicest most cleanest rest areas. I make this a routine stop on my road trips. Restrooms are always clean and stocked. I've taken some of my road trips with my dad, and he loves this place because he can jog around the perimeter. During the day you'll see families having a picnic or people stretching out the old joints like my dad. At night the rest area is very very well lit, so it feels safe. read more

If the Maxwell Rest Area was the second stop, the Dunnigan Rest Area is as nice, if not better. Be ready to run into and fall into conversation with a bunch of other wayward travelers out from Oregon and Washington. The generic cement buildings that houses the restrooms are concealed from the freeway by a grove of tall trees. The parking here is twice that of Maxwell and there are more places to sit and relax. Feel free to walk the dogs too. They have a great stretch of grass for our furry footed friends. Interstate Rest Areas. True roadside saviors. read more

I've been to BOTH sides of the Dunnigan Rest Area. My preferred rest stop when heading to or from Redding. Plenty of open space to walk around and get some quick exercise and blood flowing into your legs. All the paths are paved and seem to connect. Dog designated areas. Plenty of garbage and recycle cans throughout. Lots of shaded areas and even shaded parking! Water fountains, pay phones and maps under the awning between the men's and women's restrooms. Clean too. Its an easy off and easy on to Interstate 5 heading North or South. No food services. You'll have to drive another 10 to 15 minutes for that. Wheelchair accessible. read more

A very nice rest stop -- it is BIG, with an area for dogs that could be a dog park if it was just fenced in on the 3rd and 4th sides. Clean, recycling, tons of parking....and lots and lots of grass. Benches, a covered area with maps and area attractions. A definitely stop for us with an 8 month old puppy. read more

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It's a rest area. Not terribly dirty, not ugly, but nothing in particular to make it stand out. There was ample parking, and the entrance and exit weren't terrible either. It's hard to recommend a rest stop, but this is in the top 25% of rest areas. read more

Really while you sit in your car and rest, it can be entertaining watching people try to figure out what door to go to for the restrooms. The've got women's on two sides of building. They need to paint the signs so easier to locate . And open both ends of small entrance way Sure glad it's there, thanks. read more

This was the best rest area when I was going back home after a thousand mile drive. The facilities are nice, some graffiti but no carvings on the toilets or mirrors. The area was well lit and pretty much empty besides myself 3 autos and 8 trucks. I'd highly recommend sleeping at this one. Just remember always lock your doors. read more

This is my first review of a rest area. Can't believe that we are now reviewing toilets and urnals. If got to go no poor review is going to change your mind about stopping in. Now that I've got that off mind, let me say that California got it right with rest areas every 25-35 miles. They are clean and functional. Just about all you can ask for. Unlike Texas where your lucky to see a rest area every 100 miles read more

This verdant oasis along Interstate 5 is a nice place to walk off the sore back and stiff knees after a long drive. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained. There's even a generous swath of grassy lawn for man's best friend. Hats off to whoever designed this rest area. read more

Full blooms at the rest area! It's beautiful and one of the nicer rest areas I have been to. Large pet area with doggie bags for your use. Bathroom? it's ok. clean and clean. read more