Tejon Pass Rest Area Southbound – I-5S
On I-5S southbound near Lebec in Kern County, California, Tejon Pass Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 40 spaces.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading south on I-5S near Lebec, California, can take a break at the Tejon Pass Rest Area. We have no dated confirmation of its current operating status. Check Caltrans again before stopping: operating conditions can change.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-5S, near Lebec in Kern County.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 40 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.
Parking rules
California allows vehicles to stay at a safety roadside rest area for up to 8 hours in any 24-hour period; the same limit applies to trucks. Camping is not allowed. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: 21 CCR 2205 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 34.829239, -118.872832. The point marks the recorded position, not the entrance ramp, so follow the highway signs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-5S Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on I-5S near Lebec.
Is truck parking available?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 40 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Can I stay overnight at this rest area?
California allows vehicles to stay at a safety roadside rest area for up to 8 hours in any 24-hour period; the same limit applies to trucks. Camping is not allowed. Posted signs on site apply.