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Donner Summit Rest Area (eastbound I-80)

Rest area · Soda Springs · Nevada County · California

Are dogs allowed at Donner Summit Rest Area (eastbound I-80)?

Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.

Verified October 28, 2026 from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

176.8 On I-80 at mile 176.8, at the freeway. See every dog stop on I-80.

Rules

RuleValueSourceVerified
Dogs allowedYes[1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)October 28, 2026
Designated pet areaYes[1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)October 28, 2026
AmenitiesRestrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Accessible facilities[1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)October 28, 2026

Location

Access: On Donner Pass

Soda Springs, 95728 · Nevada County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)

Managed by Caltrans.

Sources

  1. Safety Roadside Rest Areas: Donner Summit Safety Roadside Rest Area - Eb (caltrans-gis.dot.ca.gov), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
    Donner Summit Safety Roadside Rest Area - Eb | Route 80 | Pet Area: Yes

First verified October 28, 2026; re-check due November 27, 2026. Freshness: fresh. How we verify.

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Donner Summit Rest Area (eastbound I-80) (Soda Springs, CA): Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area. Source: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), checked 2026-10-28. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/donner-summit-rest-area-i-80-eastbound/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

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