Red Toad
For Rest Stop: This is our favorite California rest area. Pre Covid, the information booth was both a place to collect literature about places to visit in California, and where you could ask questions of knowledgeable and thoughtful staff. The lush, park like spaces around the huge parking lot are kept well manicured and attractive year round. There are numerous picnic tables under large shade trees, and covered gazebo with walkways meandering through the lawns. We have spent more than one stop sleeping in the parking area. While some find the separation from trafgic lanes (1/4 mile for NB, maybe 3/4 mile SB) a detour, the location, next to the Klamath River, a hundred feet or so below highay level goes a long way toward reducing the roar of passing trucks. Truly this rest area is a fitting tribute to its namesake, Ralph Collier.
Posted Jul 10, 2024 by Red Toad from Oregon . This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.
