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Francis B.Mathews Rest Area (Highway 299) (Lewiston, 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/francis-b-mathews-rest-area-highway-299/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).

# Francis B.Mathews Rest Area (Highway 299)

**Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.**

Type: rest_area. Location: Lewiston, Trinity County, California. Managed by Caltrans.

## Rules

| Rule | Value | Source | Verified | Freshness |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |
| Designated pet area | Yes | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Accessible facilities, RV dump station | [1] | 2026-10-28 | fresh |

## Sources

1. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), "Safety Roadside Rest Areas: Francis B. Mathews Safety Roadside Rest Area - Eb & Wb" (government, checked 2026-10-28): https://caltrans-gis.dot.ca.gov/arcgis/rest/services/CHhighway/Rest_Areas/FeatureServer/0
   > Francis B. Mathews Safety Roadside Rest Area - Eb & Wb | Route 299 | Pet Area: Yes

Verified October 28, 2026; re-check due 2026-11-27. Freshness: fresh.
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