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John "Chuck" Erreca Rest Area (northbound I-5)
Rest area · Firebaugh · Merced County · California
Are dogs allowed at John "Chuck" Erreca Rest Area (northbound I-5)?
Yes. This rest area has a designated pet area.
385.5 On I-5 at mile 385.5, 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, Vending machines | [1] California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) | October 28, 2026 |
Location
Access: 0.7 mi. N. of Fresno Co. Line
Firebaugh, 93622 · Merced County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by Caltrans.
Sources
- Safety Roadside Rest Areas: John " Chuck" Erreca Safety Roadside Rest Area - Nb (caltrans-gis.dot.ca.gov), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Government agency, checked October 28, 2026.
John " Chuck" Erreca Safety Roadside Rest Area - Nb | Route 5 | Pet Area: Yes
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John "Chuck" Erreca Rest Area (northbound I-5) (Firebaugh, 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/john-chuck-erreca-rest-area-i-5-northbound/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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