John “Chuck” Erreca Rest Area Southbound – I-5

I-5 southbound travelers near Firebaugh in Merced County, California, can pull in at John “Chuck” Erreca Rest Area.

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Open — Source: Caltrans QuickMap, checked Oct 31, 2026.

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

Open directions

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area✓ Vending machines✓ Public phone

Not available: RV dump station.

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground, Visitor information.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

The John “Chuck” Erreca Safety Roadside Rest Area serves Southbound traffic on Interstate 5 near Firebaugh, California. The official Caltrans QuickMap listing showed this location as open when checked on October 31, 2026. Check Caltrans again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the Southbound facility on I-5, approximately 0.7 mile north of the Fresno–Merced county line, near Firebaugh, CA 93622. Caltrans Safety Roadside Rest Area reference: 91000031. Do not confuse this with the separate northbound facility.

Parking and amenities

Caltrans QuickMap listed 68 automobile parking spaces and 31 truck parking spaces for this direction when checked. Listed amenities include:

  • Restrooms and drinking water
  • Picnic tables and pet area
  • Vending machines
  • Accessible facilities
  • Ashtray disposal

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Opening status and official source

Reported open on October 31, 2026. This is a dated verification, not a live guarantee. Before travelling, check the official Caltrans QuickMap, enable the Rest Areas layer and select the Southbound John “Chuck” Erreca marker.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 36.862435, -120.783805. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-5 Southbound?

Yes. The official Caltrans record identifies a separate Southbound facility along Interstate 5 near Firebaugh.

Is truck parking available?

Caltrans lists 31 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Both are included in the official amenities listing, as checked on October 31, 2026. Check current conditions before travel.