Directions, parking & hours
Our Restaurant Off I-5 in Castaic, Inside Castaic Truck Stop
Sam's BBQ & Grill is the family-owned restaurant inside Castaic Truck Stop, 31611 Castaic Rd, Castaic, CA 91384, off I-5 between Exit 176A (Parker Rd) and Exit 176B (Lake Hughes Rd). Below you'll find directions from the north and the south, truck parking details and what else the truck stop offers. The kitchen is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Hours, Address & Phone
Hours
Hours & Address Off I-5 in Castaic
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Inside Castaic Truck Stop
31611 Castaic Rd
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 295-7195
Directions from I-5
Northbound (from Los Angeles, Santa Clarita and Valencia)
Head north on I-5 past Valencia and Six Flags Magic Mountain into Castaic, then take Exit 176A (Parker Rd) or Exit 176B (Lake Hughes Rd). Castaic Truck Stop sits between the two exits, at 31611 Castaic Rd. Tap Directions for turn-by-turn navigation from where you are.
Southbound (from Bakersfield, the Grapevine and Gorman)
Come over the Grapevine and stay on I-5 south, past Gorman and Pyramid Lake, down to Castaic. Then take Exit 176A (Parker Rd) or Exit 176B (Lake Hughes Rd). We're inside Castaic Truck Stop, between the two exits, at 31611 Castaic Rd.
Parking for Trucks & RVs
Truck parking is free with a 100-gallon fuel purchase, otherwise $30. The diesel and DEF pumps at Castaic Truck Stop are set up for straight pull-through access, so you can fuel up, park and walk in for a meal without backing out of a tight spot. RVs are welcome to park for a short stop (no long-term stays), and the truck stop has an RV dump station and propane for anyone to buy. If you're on a schedule, call (661) 295-7195 before you pull in to ask about the menu or place an order by phone.
What Else Is at Castaic Truck Stop
Castaic Truck Stop is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with diesel and DEF at the pump, propane, a convenience store, six private showers, laundry and free WiFi. Fuel prices and services are listed at castaictruckstop.com. The restaurant keeps its own hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.
In the Area
Castaic sits at the north end of the Santa Clarita Valley, near Castaic Lake and just north of Valencia and Six Flags Magic Mountain on I-5. Heading north, we're a convenient stop before the climb over the Grapevine toward Bakersfield. Heading south, Castaic is where I-5 comes down out of the mountains into the Santa Clarita Valley. We cook for truckers and other professional drivers, for families on road trips, and for our neighbors in Castaic and the Santa Clarita Valley who want breakfast, Mexican food or BBQ.
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Sam's Menu: Breakfast, Mexican Food & BBQ
Good to know
Questions About Finding Us
Which I-5 exit do I take for Sam's BBQ & Grill?
Exit 176A (Parker Rd) or Exit 176B (Lake Hughes Rd), in Castaic. We're inside Castaic Truck Stop, between the two exits, at 31611 Castaic Rd, Castaic, CA 91384.
Is there truck and RV parking?
Yes. Truck parking is free with a 100-gallon fuel purchase, otherwise $30. RVs are welcome to park for a short stop (no long-term stays), and the truck stop has an RV dump station and propane for anyone to buy. The diesel and DEF pumps at Castaic Truck Stop are set up for straight pull-through access.
Is the restaurant open on weekends?
No. Sam's BBQ & Grill is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday. Castaic Truck Stop itself is open 24/7.
Is Castaic Truck Stop open 24 hours?
Yes. The truck stop, with fuel, the store and showers, is open 24/7. Only the restaurant keeps weekday hours.
What is your phone number?
(661) 295-7195. Call us with questions about the menu or our hours, or to place an order by phone.
Hungry? Pull Off I-5 in Castaic
Open Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–8:00 PM, inside Castaic Truck Stop at 31611 Castaic Rd. Call (661) 295-7195 to order ahead.