Not our usual stop, we usually stop at the Gold Run rest stop before, but one of the guys needed to…read moreuse the bathroom on our road trip. In my youth, we would NEVER stop at these rest areas; it was always Starbucks or fast food. These rest areas are much easier to go in and out! I save $$$ and I don't end up over-caffeinating or eating excessive amounts of fast food. Quality/Quantity - Good, easy parking, and clean enough restrooms. Safe. They also have water fountains and picnic tables if not buried under the snow. Pet friendly. Smoker friendly - cigarette ash dumps. Easy in and out. 14 truck spaces (if you are a truck driver). Atmosphere - When there is heavy snow, this rest stop is closed because it is not plowed. Picnic site, dog friendly. No RV dump station. No vending machines. Service - Self service. Price - Free, well our tax dollars at work. Owner Comment - Thanks for another good rest area; too bad it is so close to my usual stop.

Just a dusting of snow up here at Donner Summit, Thanksgiving week, 2025. Easy on-off rest stop…read more Breathe in the fresh air.

Another gas station I've frequented many times over the years while traveling back to Reno. Brand…read moreand ownership have changed a few times over the years, but I'm glad it has remained a open all these years. Stopping here is somewhat nostalgic for me as I've previously visited here with others who have since passed. Nostalgia aside, this gas station is filled with anything you may need for a trip over the Donner Summit - hot food, cold food, hot drinks, cold drinks, snacks, t-shirts/sweatshirts, chains, engine oil, and so on. Heck, it even has a F'Real shake/smoothie machine! Yay! Last big certainly not least, the ladies who work here are always friendly.

Idk what was up with the male employee working there this morning. But he was extremely rude for no…read morereason whatsoever. I'm on a road trip from Reno to Monterey. Stopped in to use the restroom and buy some snacks. I kindly asked the employee behind the counter if they had a restroom. (I had never been there before). He said rudely "it's over there. Read the sign." The bathroom was very dirty. After that I bought my items. At check out he literally threw the bag of food on the counter, and when handing me the receipt said "Here!". Go somewhere else.

Great rest stop off the busy -5. there are restrooms, and some trees to provide coverfrom teh hot…read moredun. Went o the rest stop due to heavy traffic onI-5south. There are towo pokestop at this rest stop if youre playing, One gym and one regular poke stop. A lot fo pokemon here at this oasis. A lot of cars stopped here.

Always busy but a pretty comfortable rest stop for overnight. My Go to rest stop if I'm ever too…read moretired to carry on my road trip from San Diego to Oregon or Washington State

Quality/Quantity - Quick simple stop as my daughter needed…read moreto use the restroom. I told her not to drink so much coffee in the morning, LOL. Atmosphere - Simple, no thrills. Small parking lot, but enough spaces for everyone today. I like the small lake in the back of the rest area, see picture. I think there was one EV charging station. Supposingly there are picnic tables, but today it looked as if everything was fenced off. Service - NOT always open. Well mostly closed during the winter for obvious reasons. So we do not come here often, and from the lack of reviews, I am guessing not too many people come here as well. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you for this emergency rest area for my daughter. Better than pulling to the side of the road, LOL.

Very clean men's restrooms , a very nice place to rest n beautiful sighting in the surrounding…read morearea.!

Ample parking. Clean…read morerestrooms. 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!

This station is pretty much typical of the ones you will find in California. Its a pretty Spartan…read moreaffair 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.

We hiked Taylor Creek Trail with our two kids and a stroller, and it was a great, very easy walk…read moreoverall. The trail is mostly flat and well-maintained, making it totally stroller-friendly and perfect for families with little ones. We arrived around 10:30 AM and finished by 11:30 AM, so it's a nice, short hike that doesn't take up your whole day. Parking was easy, with plenty of spots available. We visited in July (summer), and the mosquitoes were intense, especially near the swampy areas definitely wear mosquito repellent. Also worth noting: the swamp area has a strong smell, so if you're sensitive to odors, that's something to be aware of. We'd recommend avoiding lingering near the water. Overall, a great, low-effort trail for families or anyone looking for a relaxed walk just come prepared for bugs and smells in the summer.

Super nice and easy stroll on a wooden bridge walkway along a creek with some pretty scenic views…read more -usually way better this time of year w/ Kokanee Salmon flooding the creek with shades of RED as they swim - not this year, water level to low. -bear sighting are very common when the fish are in (i can confirm- saw a family of bear 2 years ago - had a pack of BACON just in case - LOL).....J/K....... - Verdict: check this place out when heading up to South Lake Tahoe....it's cool....

Was heading up north and had to stop. When we drove up the staff were working on the grounds…read more(looked nice). While the dog took a break I went into the ladies room. The stalls were clean and well stocked. That is appreciated when you need to go.

It has been a while since I encountered a rest area with an actual pile of poop in one of the men's…read moreroom stalls. And that was also in California though 600 miles from here on I-10. Yes, this men's room was in extremely poor condition. Paper and water on the floor, one stall out of toilet paper and human waste in another. Thankfully, I am self-contained in the van so I have the option of skipping over this. Others do not. So why two stars and not one? Because other than the condition of the rest room, the parking area is good. Level, far enough from the highway to skip the worst of the noise and no signs limiting the time I could stay. The rest area is quite small and there isn't another one for close to an hour to the south. I suggest that if you need a break, go just a little further and hit up the Love's Truck Stop. You'll thank me later. [Review 20525 overall - 474 in California - 1506 of 2023.]

I've been stopping here for years, but I haven't stopped in a while. This is a great little…read morestore. There used to be a Burger King, but it was replaced With a Mexican place. The Mexican place has limited hours. I haven't tried it yet, but when I do, I will write a review. The convenience store and the gas is open 24 hours. There is a post office here, but there is no counter service. It's primarily. P.O. Box and mail pick up by local residents. They do have a 24 hour mail drop, with pick up in the early morning. The convenience store is nice. It's clean, and the people are friendly. I like the decorations in the store. It has your usual. Beer, wine, food, snack, snacks, sundries, and it also has a small hardware section, which a good amount is winter gear. It has a small but nice souvenir section as well. Prices are pretty typical on some items, and then on others, they are a bit higher. I got an amazing beef jerky, and the price was reasonable for what I got They do sell chains in the winter time, but believe me, you are going to pay for them. There's plenty of parking, including truck and RV parking. There's also a popular snow park in the winter time. The elephant in the room, is, of course, the gas prices. You are pretty much in the middle of nowhere, with only a few gas stations in the immediate area, so you are definitely going to pay for gas. The best thing to do is fill up in Sacramento, Auburn, or Reno. The gas in Colfax and Truckee is a bit higher, but still well below what they charge here. I like this store. I will be back. Thank you.

What a well stocked, small store for travelers passing through. There were pumps and plenty of…read moreparking out front. They had plenty of snacks on the shelves and many drinks in the refrigerator section. I was surprised about the amount of snacks and the selection of snacks they had. This store is clean. The lady who checked us out was kind and helpful. I would stop here again to get snacks and fill up next time I am passing through. It is definitely worth checking out.

Come here for the chicken fingers and get gas…read more That came out wrong. It might come out wrong for you, too. But this is a great pitstop for essentials, well-reviewed gas station food, and clean bathrooms.

My family and I were heading home after visiting family in Reno Nevada. On the way up we stop off…read moretwo of the worst rest stops. So when we had to do an emergency potty break both my husband and I where worried. But my fears where instantly calm when my one year old daughter and I walked in. The man behind the counter greeted us warmly the isles where wide enough for my little girl could toddle through. But the best part was the bathroom. They were spotless and I mean spotless. No pee pee stains here people, no vomit smell, and not even a hit of stank. As a parent of two kids, little things like that can make your day. If your traveling to Reno make your way this to this rest stop. You won't be disappointed.

The Dutch Flat Hotel is truly a hidden gem!…read more Tucked deep into the quaint town of Dutch Flat, CA, lies this homey and welcoming inn. We stayed in the Dentist Quarters Cabin which was a delight! It's a compact house complete with a picket-fenced yard and rockers on the front porch. The inside is a collection of antiques and modern amenities so carefully curated it could be featured in a magazine! We dined at the restaurant where we ate top notch food while sitting in front of a wood burning fire. The experience we had here far exceeded my expectations and we will definitely be back!

Informational only - we stopped specifically to have lunch on a Monday as "lunch and dinner…read moreFriday-Monday" are advertised online AND on the sign outside the hotel. Turns out the restaurant doesn't open until 4pm as we found out from some other visitors. So, no idea if the food is good or not but they should correct the signage.