By October 30, 2026, the following District 2 Safety Roadside Rest Areas will be closed for the winter season. The anticipated reopening date for these rest areas is May 1, 2027:
- Hillcrest Safety Roadside Rest Area (State Route 299, 4 miles east of Montgomery Creek, Shasta County)
- Massack Safety Roadside Rest Area (State Route 70, 6.5 miles east of Quincy, Plumas County)
- Lester T. Davis Safety Roadside Rest Area (State Route 70, 3 miles east of Portola, Plumas County)
- Shingletown Safety Roadside Rest Area (State Route 44, 3 miles east of Shingletown, Shasta County)
PLEASE NOTE: The Lake Almanor Safety Roadside Rest Area (State Route 36, 4.3 miles east of Chester, Plumas County) closed for the winter season on Friday, October 23.
These facilities are in higher elevation areas and have lower overall usage by the traveling public. Hazardous conditions from ice and snow are also present in these areas during the winter months, which can lead to power outages and plumbing issues.
Caltrans District 2 thanks the traveling public for their understanding during these seasonal rest area closures and asks motorists to plan their travels accordingly. For updated Safety Roadside Rest Area availability throughout the state, please visit QuickMap.
