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Elkhorn Rest Area (southbound I-5)
Rest area · Sacramento · Sacramento County · California
Are dogs allowed at Elkhorn Rest Area (southbound I-5)?
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
529.0 On I-5 at mile 529, at the freeway. See every dog stop on I-5.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
| Designated pet area | Yes | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Accessible facilities | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
Location
Access: 6.1 miles south of Woodland
Sacramento, 95815 · Sacramento County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by Caltrans.
Sources
- Safety Roadside Rest Areas: Elkhorn Safety Roadside Rest Area - Sb
Aka: Vietnam Memorial (caltrans-gis.dot.ca.gov), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
Elkhorn Safety Roadside Rest Area - Sb Aka: Vietnam Memorial | Route 5 | Pet Area: Yes
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Elkhorn Rest Area (southbound I-5) (Sacramento, 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/elkhorn-rest-area-i-5-southbound/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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