Desert Oasis Eastbound – I-40

Desert Oasis is a rest area on I-40 eastbound near Newberry Springs in San Bernardino County, California. Reported truck parking: 8 spaces.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking8Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

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

Not available: Vending machines, 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

On Interstate 40 eastbound near Newberry Springs, the Desert Oasis gives travelers in California a place to stop. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Conditions can change, so confirm with Caltrans before you rely on this stop.

Location and driving direction

This is the eastbound facility on I-40, near Newberry Springs in San Bernardino County. Caltrans gives its location as 9 miles east of Newberry. Its Caltrans postmile is R29.11. Caltrans reference number: 99902875.

Do not confuse it with the separate westbound facility, Desert Oasis, on the other side of the highway.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 8 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Public phone

Listed as not available: vending machines, RV dump station.

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 34.800216, -116.524876. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Newberry Springs. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Is truck parking available?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 8 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

Is there a pet area?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.