Calimesa Rest Area | Informal Campsite

January 31st, 2024 by flowithin

Still very busy even in January, nearly full by 8pm. It was okay for one night, pretty smelly and a little sketchy. Felt safe having a dog with us. Wouldn’t stay here alone as a solo female. But overall it’s just a quick easy place to sleep.

May 8th, 2023 by tlhuettl

It was a very busy rest stop. Many cars and semis. We arrived in the evening, and the bathrooms were trashed. The sidewalks were full of cockroaches. It was also loud, as expected for such a busy rest stop. We made it through the night, but I can’t recommend this place.

March 31st, 2023 by SlowVanGo

March 2023 - This rest stop is OPEN on the east side. If you’re heading west the exit is very close so worth the turn around if you need a place to stay. Clean restrooms.
3 bars tmo
3 bars att
They have spots big enough for truck + trailer.
Not the quietest because it is right next to the freeway.

March 29th, 2023 by jacquie.m.shaw

rest area reopened, very busy/loud but good place to stop for the night

November 17th, 2022 by sydneykirby1999

This reat stop is closed for repairs. I checked Google before heading there, but it didn't mention it, so must be recent.

February 19th, 2022 by Prairie

As described. Pet area, picnic tables, bathrooms at a major hwy rest stop. Stayed here on a Friday night and it was very busy, by 8pm all spots were taken. Loud with semi noise and very bright headlights all thru the night, so if you’re a light sleeper wear eye mask and have earplugs handy. I’m a solid sleeper so it was fine for a night

December 4th, 2021 by instagram.com/lookaleick

Lots of overnight campers here. Lot nearly full and some overflow. So not that quiet with lots of cars coming and going + highway noise. At least there are restrooms. Fine for a night but I probably could have found a better spot

August 1st, 2021 by jas4555

Pulled in at 2:30am and got the last parking place. Worked out perfectly. Has bathrooms a and felt safe. Some road noise.

July 3rd, 2021 by RetroAdventures

Arrives late at night near midnight most of the truck parking was taken we are chancing it on the other end where there are not no parking signs. Hoping for the best it is quite noisy next to the highway but a light rain has started which seems odd but quite refreshing. There appears to be construction happening and machinery going so we will see how we sleep..

December 22nd, 2020 by genieko

Typical rest stop - Truck and highway noise, but earplugs take care of that. Plenty of spots, nice for a night on our way south

May 4th, 2019 by manuel.aebischer89

Good spot for overnight. Came in late and left the next morning around 9 am. There were other campers too. No worry about the Highway Patrol Station, they don‘t care about you. All in all a busy and noisy place with toilet, water, picnic table. Recommended for overnight.

December 22nd, 2018 by sara.n.92

East bound on I 10. Toilets, water, informations and pet area. Very busy. Right on the interstate so noisy as well but safe and good for a night.