Where can I stop with a dog on the Grapevine (Tejon Pass)?
7 places that allow dogs are within 5 miles of I-5 on the Grapevine, miles 170 to 222 from Castaic Lake to Laval Road, including 2 Caltrans rest areas with pet areas at Tejon Pass.
The Grapevine is the climb over Tejon Pass between Castaic and the Central Valley. This page lists every place the graph holds on it that allows dogs: parks, campgrounds and rest areas, in mile order. Rest areas and the road close for weather and work; the I-5 conditions feed shows closures and chain controls with the time it was fetched.
How this list is made
Checked October 26, 2026 to October 28, 2026. Published when at least three verified places qualify; this list covers only places verified so far, in the order of the road.
Part of the I-5 in California guide, with every stop by mile. Ask your assistant for the stops in your direction or what is open on I-5 right now.
Ask in Claude: “Where can I stop with a dog on the Grapevine (Tejon Pass)? Use DogPolicies and give the source for each.” Add DogPolicies from Claude’s connector directory first; no account or key.
The full list: 7 verified
| Place | Where | Type | Town | Dogs | Answer | Pet fee | Weight limit | Pets | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castaic Lake State Recreation Area | Mile 176.1 on I-5 | park | Castaic | Yes, with restrictions | Yes, with restrictions. Dogs not allowed in water. Note: Park unit operated by Los Angeles County. Check website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/castaic-lake-state-recreation-area/ for more information. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Oak Flat Campground | Mile 184.9 on I-5 | campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Los Alamos Campground | Mile 194.2 on I-5 | campground | Yes | Yes: on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 28, 2026 | ||||
| Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area | Mile 203.1 on I-5 | park | Lebec | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 26, 2026 | |||
| Tejon Pass Rest Area (northbound I-5) | Mile 205.7 on I-5 · for northbound drivers | rest_area | Lebec | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Tejon Pass Rest Area (southbound I-5) | Mile 205.8 on I-5 · for southbound drivers | rest_area | Lebec | Yes | Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. | October 28, 2026 | |||
| Fort Tejon State Historic Park | Mile 209.7 on I-5 | park | Lebec | Yes | Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. | October 26, 2026 |