Located approximately two miles west of the Colorado River off Interstate 40, the day use and picnic area memorializes the entryway of Historic Route 66 in California. The site contains two covered picnic tables, an information kiosk, visitor log book, desert plants and trees, and a wind gage. The visitor log book has become so popular with visitors that local residents visit the site just to read the log entries.
Historic Route 66 California Gateway Site Day Use Area is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
Historic Route 66 California Gateway Site Day Use Area is located in California. See the map for its exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.