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    Lakehead Rest Area

    3.7 (19 reviews)
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    Lee D.

    Not as nice as our Truckee rest stops, but I will take it. I like the fact that rest stops are easy in and out. Quality/Quantity - Good, clean. Atmosphere - Fairly basic rest area. Restrooms. Picnic Tables. Handicap Access. Pet Area. Service - N/A. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Our tax $$ at work. It makes road trips so much easier.

    Kath S.

    Very nice rest area. Bathroom was fairly clean. They have toilet seat covers. There were some shaded picnic table to enjoy lunch/ snacks or to just have a break from long drive.

    Jack M.

    This is a nice rest area if you find yourself on the Southbound Interstate 5 heading south towards Redding, Ca. and Shasta Lake Ca., especially when you really have to go, if you know what I mean. The facilities were clean and well kept. The rest area has a nice lay out too. It well shaded with trees, has picnic tables, print media regarding the surrounding area is available, and there's RV and large truck parking. It's definitely a great rest area to refresh oneself talk a little walk after driving for hours.

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    Jules T.

    Decent rest stop! Large pet area. Rattlesnake and poison oak warning signs. Bathrooms were okay, but the hand drier wasn't working.

    Michael W.

    This rest area was pretty neat. Restrooms were clean and not very smelly. They also had lots of snack machines and drink machines. All in all one of the better places to stop and take a break during a long road trip.

    Lakehead Rest Area!
    Kevin B.

    ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** This is a Rest Area, not a "guest house" as the category above suggests. ALSO, the address above is incorrect. It's located ON Interstate-5 with direct Hwy access, it's not on Lakeshore Drive. * * * * * * * Time for another stop to stretch my legs and let the pupster out to do his thing. LOCATION: On the southbound side of Interstate 5, almost exactly half-way between the cities of Mt Shasta (33.5 miles south of) and Redding (27 miles north of ). http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lakehead-rest-area-lakehead?select=0Vh403ESewYeHQ2EQh_u2w#0Vh403ESewYeHQ2EQh_u2w I think the grounds are really beautiful as rest areas go: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lakehead-rest-area-lakehead?select=0Vh403ESewYeHQ2EQh_u2w#FeFKuY8PCZnso9FnAdb6HA LOTS & LOTS of trees! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lakehead-rest-area-lakehead?select=0Vh403ESewYeHQ2EQh_u2w#4CuYaKc99qKzCahPmPNg-A Open as well as covered picnic tables. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lakehead-rest-area-lakehead?select=0Vh403ESewYeHQ2EQh_u2w#y2bbE8rWCNBSh4nHvBIcOQ This is a pretty large rest area, as rest areas go. It also has a very large "pet area" with lots & lots & LOTS of trees for your doggy to go wee-wee on! My pupster was very happy sniffing everything and watering as many of the trees as he could! He kept trying even after he was "empty". ;-) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lakehead-rest-area-lakehead?select=0Vh403ESewYeHQ2EQh_u2w#qYs5ycye9ddyGsb-dxq4OQ This rest area is a very nice place for the weary traveler to stop, stretch and answer Mother Nature's call.

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    7 years ago

    Worse rest stop. Upkeep the bathrooms and have toilet paper in them. The worse one yet. This rest stop needs to get their act together.

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    Beautiful spot to stop for a rest with the family. There are many picnic tables available.

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    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.

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    Weed Rest Area - Another pit stop

    Weed Rest Area

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    Trifecta Of Needs Met…read more SITREP Traveling North on I-5 and needed to STOP. But where? Oh. HERE! THE SETUP I was getting irritated with the Sound system in the car. My was trying to call and I didn't have the "hands-free" set up correctly. I had a tupperware of leftover chow mein I wanted to eat. [Oh. AND I had to pee really really bad....] Sometimes the answer just appears before you. WEED REST STOP * Once stopped, I was able to run in and use the rest room. Clean. Stocked full of TP. Nice maps. * There was a nice picnic area I was able to go to and get that impromptu late lunch I was craving as I ran out the door without any other plan for a food stop. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/weed-rest-area-weed-2?select=fa8bUp-r87-OOHmSABB-1g&reviewid=4Bx2AyFysm_K2mjD7PNaSQ * While eating, I was able to converse with mom about some important details on my trip to Seattle (my eventual destination): tickets to the Space Needle which I purchased while picnicking; picking up some grocery items at Trader Joes before I hit her place, etc.. * And before I drove off from the rest stop, I finally figured out the settings for the rental car's stereo so I didn't feel like I was listening to music in a tin can. THE LOWDOWN A great stop for whenever / whatever you need it for.

    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.

    Dunsmuir Inn and Suites

    Dunsmuir Inn and Suites

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    We stayed two separate nights recently at the Dunsmuir Inn and were very impressed with the quality…read moreof the hotel and the service from the owners. Both rooms were clean, well-maintained and in top condition. We had a good sized room, king size bed, table and chairs, fridge and microwave, sofa, TV, heat and A/C, sink separated from the bathroom, shower/tub and coffee maker. The hotel grounds are attractive and nicely maintained. It's in a safe neighborhood and there is a small to-go coffee shop across the street. A small, well stocked grocery store is just down the street. It's a husband and wife operation and we found them to be warm and friendly in any interaction. On our initial check in the wife not only quickly checked us in but clued us as to waterfalls to see, nearby restaurants she frequented and Dunsmuir 's wonderful tap water, from the same source that is bottled and sold elsewhere (the tap water is to die for). The husband was also quite helpful checking us in the second time, changing our room to the second floor, giving us some backstory on the hotel and directions to a nice Riverwalk. The price was quite reasonable and we had a pleasant stay both times. Highly recommended.

    The mattress, the shower, the atmosphere…read more After a decent 4 hour drive we arrived here exhausted from the rain and ready to rest. upon opening the door I was hit with the smell of my long gone grandparents house, followed by a welcoming warmth. we proceeded to shower which was PERFECT it was soft but with a good amount of pressure to scrub the crud off you. Now the bed, how do you make something both perfectly soft but unimaginably firm? COMFORTABLE isn't even close but uugghh will be returning to sleep a weekend away.

    Inn at Mount Shasta - Premier Suite

    Inn at Mount Shasta

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    Needed one night and stayed one night. During this short visit, it met all expectations…read more Prime location to convenient town things (eg. shopping, restaurants, bank, freeway access) and Mount Shasta entry. Walkable too. Parking lot in a large L shape so it's easy to park in front of the room. Room itself was clean, comfortable, fully stocked and quiet. Check-in is easy. Got a door code to access which is nice and convenient. Communication was excellent, too. Texted my ETA on arrival and texted when Ieft, which is good because I left before the sun came up. So easy!

    Pleasant stay | Clean…read more We booked the same day we needed a hotel. Booking was easy, check in was quick. The room was first floor near the stairs and smoking area outside, but that was not a problem at all. The room was clean, towels and bedding were clean and crisp. I liked the welcome note on the bed. That was really sweet of them! The room had a microwave and small fridge w/freezer. There was a small office desk with coffee and ice. Tv, a/c, heater unit. Two things to note: 1. If you use 3 ports to charge at the clock on the nightstand, it uses too much power and one of the electronics needs to be unplugged. There are wall outlets, so you'd need to use those. 2. We didn't have a shower curtain when we arrived. I thought it was one of those modern places where it's just open, but we definitely needed a shower curtain. I felt so bad showering and getting everything wet in the bathroom. Housekeeping was kind to answer quickly and gave us towels to clean up. The fan in the bathroom isn't that effective. I suspect they'll have a mold problem in the future. The light switch to the bathroom is on the outside, which I thought was odd. Other than that, we had a pleasant one night stay. We would stay here again!

    Americana Modern Hotel - Bathroom - includes walk-in shower

    Americana Modern Hotel

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    Stayed here on a whim on a Thursday in February ~ I'm so glad I did…read more I am an In-Home Supportive Services Provider (IHSS) in California, USA. I was traveling with a client of mine who has very occasional seizures, and early on in our first morning here he had one while alone in the shower. Luckily, this hotel is sandwiched between lots of different hotels and restaurants, but more importantly, between the fabulous Shasta Regional Medical Center the proximate Redding Fire House. First Responders were on site in about ten minutes (which felt like an hour) and transpo went smoothly despite there being no elevator and us being on the second floor (the staircase has a landing and everything). Now, this is all well and good, and relatively standard if I may be so bold, but I'm here to say that the staff at the Americana went way above and beyond the call of duty. Housekeeping was in the next room when he collapsed. When I saw the severity of the situation I-in a relative panic, ran over to nearby staff to ask for help. This incredible woman, Darby, was the perfect person to help (second only to an actual first responder, RN or doctor). After calming the situation down with nothing but grace, she explained a little bit of her own history with seizures and what it meant to her to be able to help us in any way. Darby supported my client and I both physically and emotionally while he came out of his seizure and fell into a deep sleep, thank God, and she even stayed with me for a few minutes after he had been loaded into the ambulance. She and her boss, the manager Heather, and another lovely woman from the Americana whose name I never caught, were so supportive, kind and patient with me while I tried my best to help the PMs gather the information they needed about my client. I'd imagine some people had to check in or out a bit late because of us, sorry! But I couldn't be bothered by other guests after how helpful the staff was. PS . He was cared for in the nearby SRMC, a great hospital about two blocks away. He is now home and in stable condition. TL,DR Staff came in clutch for IHSS worker when senior client had a seizure in the shower - Housekeeper & management absolutely rock The local hospital is excellent!!

    Stayed here on our roadtrip. Check-in was easy and the guy who checked us in was very friendly and…read morekind. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The parking lot is a bit tight but they do seem to secure access at night which was nice. The bathroom was very big. Everything we needed for our one night stay. At checkout we were given snacks and water for our road trip. They also have coffee and tea all complimentary. Some of the nicest staff we have met in a while. Great find! Lots of fast food and bars within walking distance.

    Lakehead Rest Area - reststops - Updated May 2026

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