I-10 Exit 159mm E, Rest Stop

Roadtripping with your four legged best friend can be a doggone good time as long as you can find dog friendly rest areas. Pups and their people traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 are furtunate to have just a stop right off Exit 159. This furrific pit stop is located on the southern end of Coachella Valley, and just 20 minutes outside of Indio.

This rest area is situated in lovely desert terrain. With just a few trees and flowering bushes, it doesn’t really have much natural shade, so it’s a good thing there are shelters that provide relief from the sun. Wildflowers make the stop extra cheery, and weary travelers can find restrooms and water fountains. There are also infurmational signs about the local flora and fauna that you can read. Your doggo will learn something new after they take care of business. Maps are also displayed for those needing a little direction. There are a few picnic tables and shelters, as well as benches, and plenty of trash cans. 

Your pup will be happy to know that there is a designated canine area, so they can move around a bit before getting back in the car. But there are a couple things to keep in mind. When the temperature soars, the dirt ground can be too hot for doggy paws. The area is also home to rattlesnakes, and though these slithering creatures aren’t very social, they may show up from time to time. Just keep your eyes open when your pup is out and about. Don’t forget to pick up whatever your pooch may put down, so be sure to have come clean-up bags on hand.

No bones about it, your traveling pooch will appreciate a stop at this pawsome rest area!