Not sure if I have the correct area (there is one on both sides of the freeway). Plenty of parking…read moreas well as clean and well stocked restrooms. A large dog area for your dog. There is an actual pay phone which I don't see a lot of any more.

Clean restrooms.. nice rest area very clean and seems safe to rest they have security cameras…read more. very busy place and the workers were working on keeping this place nice for us visitors

During this past summer while in the area of Shasta there were a lot of places to stop and gawk at…read morethe view. This one could use being updated and cleaned a little more frequently is my memory of being in the area during an extra warm summer day. Extra TP left is a great idea. Just in case carry your own extra roll.

Oh YEAH! I recall sort of a dark ages for roadside rest stops in a California. It seems like in the…read more1990s they were all dirty and gross and neglected and frequented by unruly clientele. I'm glad that California is again maintaining roadside rest stops the way we all desire a pit stop to be. California is a LARGE state! Some people are driving a LONG ways! Roadside rest stops provide a service to everyone--not just those who need to pee--by keeping our roads safe from sleepy drivers, clean from roadside poopers, and just a nice place to relax and view a small piece of this great and varied state. Some gems like this rest stop are innately endowed with the additional virtue of grand views! Clean bathrooms, family bathrooms, picnic tables dispersed throughout, informative displays, seemingly working payphone, garbage cans and recycle cans, AMAZING vistas of the mountains above and the canyon below! If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

*** 2025 review #42 ***…read more CLEAN rest stop on the road! -00- So nice when it's kept in good conditions.

On the day we were driving north it had snowed the day before. No place for the dog to go because…read morethere was so much snow. The sidewalks were clear though and the restroom was clean and stocked.

This rest stop is in Corning located between the bigger towns of Chico and Redding and is situated…read morealong the I-5 freeway. The southbound rest stop is across the freeway and is a popular stopping spot for travelers. There is ample parking, lots of tables throughout, clean restrooms in good conditions (for the most part), and even a pet area. The facilities are pretty clean and look well-maintained. It has plenty of space for big trucks and small cars alike.

Very clean and well kept. The women's bathroom didn't have hand soap and a sink was covered in…read moreplastic but all in all it was clean. Plenty of parking in the trucking area and less people. Nice place to stop with the dogs. We were heading north and the two previous rest stops were closed.

We are over 10 days into a road trip through California and this is the first rest stop that we…read morehave passed in our entire trip that wasn't CLOSED!!! Dozens of rest stops that we have passed. Have had closed signs on them and cones out everywhere... It's terrible. This rest stop has clean restrooms, picnic tables, plenty of parking and a pet area so you can relieve yourself as well as your animals. There are also stocked vending machines if you need a snack. Please please please leave these spaces open for travelers who desperately need them! Rest stops save lives!

I have rude words for Caltrans and their annoying habit of closing rest areas. If they could put up…read morea sign that said "Next rest area closed" so that I wouldn't arrive here tired and ready for a rest, that would be super helpful. Yes, the Lakehead Rest Area (southbound) was closed when I was here. Thankfully, I was ready for disappointment. I was able to see through the trees and the O'Brien Rest Area (northbound) was open with vehicles in there. I drove to the next exit, turned north and was there in 15 minutes. [Review 20962 overall - 492 in California - 1947 of 2023.]

October 12 2023. I was prepared for the Lakehead Rest Area to be closed so when I was driving…read moresouth, I peeked over the side and saw that the O'Brien Rest Area had vehicles in it. Hooray! I continued south to the next exit and looped back, pulling into this northbound rest area only about 15 minutes later. Yes, it feels like about half of the rest areas along I-5 in NorCal are closed. I parked as far down the parking lot as I could as I wanted to be away from the truckers using engine brakes to decelerate into the lot. And so it was a mostly quiet night in my Sprinter van. You can't beat the spot for scenery and the (very low) arm of Lake Shasta to the rear. The rest area also has restrooms (hooray!) and vending machines. There is a sign indicating that parking is limited to 8 hours. I arrived at 6pm and departed at 5am (11 hours) and was not hassled by the CHP. [Review 20963 overall - 493 in California - 1948 of 2023.]

The workers there are rude . No grass every single bathroom was dirty tiny parking lotread more

There was not any toilet paper to be found in any of the stalls. Good thing I carry extra TP with…read moreme any place I go just in case the paper is gone. I don't want to sound disgusted but this time I was. The floors were a little tad messy but I chalk that up to lazy patrons who could make an effort to pick up the paper off the floor that they drop.

Who doesn't want to wee at Weed? Sorry my bad. The easy on easy off rest stop is a good place to…read morestop for a break. It is always clean and a great view of Mt. Shasta.

This rest stop is in Corning located between the bigger towns of Chico and Redding and is situated…read morealong the I-5 freeway. The northbound rest stop is across the freeway and is a popular stopping spot for travelers. It's a bigger-than-average rest stop with lots of tables, restrooms in pretty good condition, ample parking, and even a pet area. The facilities are pretty clean and looks well-maintained with a cleaning crew walking around. It has plenty of space for big trucks and small cars alike. The 10 minutes I spent here were pretty good.

Faculties are clean. The parking lots are organized and clean…read more Expect numerous trash bins and recycling bins at this location.

This rest stop is always clean and well maintained. It is easy to get a parking spot and places to…read morelet the dog do his business.

It was a good rest stop. They have a nice pet area to let your puppers do yoga…read more The restrooms are clean and there's plenty of places to sit and eat your snacks. Overall, its just a good place to get your blood flowing while you're on your road trip.

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this hotel. Love the location and the quietness of the…read morearea. The hotel itself is older but still in great condition. You get a free glass of wine between 4-5pm. Breakfast is included and is perfect to start off the morning. The best part is that all rooms are dog friendly. We stayed in the copper suite and it's gotta be our favorite. Love having a shared balcony we can use. You can always sit out the front balcony too. It is strange at first when they have the keys in an envelope for you at the front desk. But the people we did interact with were all very friendly. We've stayed at Stoney brook and mercantile but we love McCloud Hotel the best.

We had such a wonderful relaxing time! The Hotel is beautifu, the rooms large and clean, and the…read morebeds are super comfy! Breakfast was delicious! We hope to return many times! lots of good recreational spots nearby to visit.