I-8 · California · Arizona · Imperial Valley to Gila Bend
Overnight truck parking I-8 California–Arizona — El Centro to Yuma, Tacna and Gila Bend
West-to-east planning list for overnight-capable truck stops on I-8 from El Centro, California, through Yuma and Tacna to Gila Bend, Arizona, in exit order. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. This is not a live lot board. Lot List did not load a chain truck stop on I-8 between San Diego and El Centro, so the mountain run east of San Diego is a gap on this page.
Planning directory last checked 26 Sep 2026. For humans and
assistants. Not live lot cameras.
Yuma Exit 3 (Love’s #349 and Pilot #1208) and Gila Bend (Exits 115–119) are the anchors. Between Tacna (Exit 42, a 40-space dealer lot) and Gila Bend there is no chain stop on this list — about 70 miles of desert. Fuel and park before you commit. Aim early at published clusters: El Centro: ONE9 Dealer #1447 El Centro (120 public — Exit 115) · Yuma / Tacna: Pilot #1208 Yuma (88 public — Exit 3) · Gila Bend: Pilot #1243 Gila Bend (70 public — Exit 119). Truck washes: see Truck wash. Confirm with the operator.
Rest-area overnight framing (lead with this):
Arizona: ADOT’s rules state no statewide maximum stay; camping is prohibited (ADOT rest area rules). California: at safety roadside rest areas, no parking or remaining more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period (21 CCR § 2205, VEH § 22520.6). Prefer private chain lots for a planned 10-hour break. Not legal advice.
Rest areas on I-8 (checked 26 Sep 2026):
The ADOT rest area locations page lists the Mohawk Rest Area (milepost 56) and the Sentinel Rest Area (mileposts 83–84), both serving both directions of I-8. That page does not show open/closed status, so check AZ511 before you plan a stop. California I-8 rest-area status was not verified this check — check Caltrans QuickMap.
Official rest-area framing for this stretch. Not legal advice.
Posted signs still win.
California (Caltrans): safety roadside rest areas and vista points: no parking or remaining more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period; designated spaces only (21 CCR § 2205, VEH § 22520.6).
Status 26 Sep 2026: not verified for I-8 on this check — check Caltrans QuickMap.
Arizona I-8 overnight rest area rules
Official rest-area framing for this stretch. Not legal advice.
Posted signs still win.
Arizona (ADOT): camping and campfires are prohibited at rest areas; ADOT’s rules state no statewide maximum stay — posted signs and local enforcement control (ADOT rest area rules).
Locations: Mohawk (MP 56) and Sentinel (MP 83–84), both directions, per ADOT rest area locations. Status not shown there — check AZ511.
Planning summary in exit order (west to east; California I-8 exits and Arizona I-8 exits both ascend eastbound (Arizona restarts at Exit 1 at Yuma)). Space counts are the operator’s published figures this check. Occupancy unknown. Confirm with the operator. Truck washes: see Truck wash twin.
El Centro: ONE9 Dealer #1447 El Centro (120 public — Exit 115).
Yuma / Tacna: Love’s #349 Yuma (80 — Exit 3) · Pilot #1208 Yuma (88 public — Exit 3) · Pilot Dealer #1235 Tacna (40 public — Exit 42).
Gila Bend: Love’s #296 Gila Bend (41 — Exit 115) · Pilot #1243 Gila Bend (70 public — Exit 119).
Where can I park overnight on I-8 California–Arizona?
As of 26 Sep 2026, larger overnight options listed along I-8 California–Arizona include ONE9 Dealer #1447 El Centro (I-8 Exit 115; 120 public truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #349 Yuma (I-8 Exit 3; 80 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Travel Center #1208 Yuma (I-8 Exit 3; 88 public truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Dealer #1235 Tacna (I-8 Exit 42; 40 public truck parking spaces per the operator page); Love’s Travel Stop #296 Gila Bend (I-8 Exit 115; 41 truck parking spaces per the operator page); Pilot Travel Center #1243 Gila Bend (I-8 Exit 119; 70 public truck parking spaces per the operator page). Occupancy is unknown — call the operator to confirm before you route.
Is overnight parking allowed at rest areas on I-8 in Arizona and California?
Arizona prohibits camping at rest areas and ADOT’s rules state no statewide maximum stay; posted signs control. California limits parking at safety roadside rest areas to 8 hours in any 24-hour period (21 CCR § 2205; VEH § 22520.6). Prefer private chain lots for a planned 10-hour break. As of 26 Sep 2026 on Lot List — follow posted signs.
Where can I find a truck wash along I-8 California–Arizona?
As of 26 Sep 2026, Lot List has no verified truck wash listed on this corridor. See Lot List’s guide to finding a truck wash on your route, and call the operator to confirm hours and bay status.
Are any rest areas closed on I-8?
Lot List did not verify open/closed status on 26 Sep 2026. ADOT lists the Mohawk (MP 56) and Sentinel (MP 83–84) rest areas on I-8 but its locations page shows no status. Check AZ511 and Caltrans QuickMap before you route.
Does Lot List show live truck parking availability on I-8 California–Arizona?
No. Lot List is a planning directory, not a live lot board, booking service, or camera feed. Occupancy is unknown unless a listing says otherwise. As of 26 Sep 2026 — call the operator to confirm space before you route.
Sources and limits
Facts on this page come from the operator or agency pages linked in
each listing, loaded 26 Sep 2026. Space counts change. We do not show
live occupancy. We do not invent reviews or phone numbers.
Lot List did not load a chain truck stop on I-8 between San Diego and El Centro, or between Tacna and Gila Bend, on this check.
Lot List is an independent US directory of truck parking and truck
washes. Listings are informational. Confirm on the operator’s page
or by phone. Not live occupancy. Call ahead.