Irvine Lodge Rest Area

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Hikers can access trails directly from Irvine Lodge Rest Area, which operates as overnight parking along a rural road in Branscomb. The facility separates RV and car camping areas, accommodating rigs up to 45 feet with dedicated parking spots for each type of camper. Road noise from passing traffic peaks between 9 and 11 PM before quieting considerably after midnight.

Clean restrooms serve the area alongside picnic tables and water spigots. Multiple trash receptacles handle waste disposal throughout the site. Despite signage indicating no overnight parking, the area regularly hosts overnight campers, with reviewers noting stays of up to 10 hours without interference. The campground provides basic amenities for those seeking a roadside stop with restroom access and trail connections.

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Irvine Lodge Rest Area is located in California

Coordinates

39.58350353583404 N
123.44398677355571 W

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Overnight parking includes places that allow free one-night stays. Always confirm with local managers at commercial establishments. Please respect any posted overnight regulations.

Drive Time

1 hr 28 min from Santa Rosa, CA
2 hrs 28 min from Yuba City, CA
2 hrs 53 min from Chico, CA
3 hrs 18 min from Redding, CA

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c S.

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Reviewed Jun. 27, 2025

Clean rest stop

Like the previous review, I pulled in around 8pm w/ 1 car camper already in place. Small area. RVs have their own spot and the car campers have theirs. Soon, 2 more joined us. By morning time another car had showed up during the night. Quite but some road noise. It calms down considerably by midnight. A few "loud" ones between 9 & 11ish, came in for restrooms use. Picnic tables, clean restrooms and plenty of trash receptacles. Also, water spickets by the picnic tables

Sitew/ the car campers

Month of VisitJune

Nicole K.

Guide

Reviewed May. 21, 2025

Good for a night

Sign said no overnight parking, however we were there for about 10 hours and no one bothered us. There were a couple other vans and campers here. I know California state law allows parking at rest areas for up to 8 hours, so not sure what the sign really means… Clean bathrooms and plenty of parking. We parked close to the trail by bathrooms but you can also park in the big lot pulling in.

Month of VisitMay