New Mexico Rest Areas & Rest Stops

Find any rest area, rest stop, or welcome center across New Mexico on our interactive map. See each location’s mile marker, route, direction, and amenity indicators so you can find the closest rest area near you, truck parking, RV dump stations, and other services quickly.

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Total rest areas
30
Open 24 hours
25
Pet friendly
2
RV dump

About New Mexico Rest Areas

New Mexico’s rest stops include interstate rest areas, visitor/welcome centers, turnpike plazas, and roadside waysides. Listings show route, mile marker, direction, and a clear set of amenity indicators (restroom, truck parking, RV dump, showers, vending, pet area, etc.). Always confirm hours or service changes with the facility before you travel.

New Mexico Rest Areas Location Map

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Interstate I-10 New Mexico Rest Areas

NM I-10 Anthony Welcome Center - Westbound

Located at Mile Marker 164 on I-10 Westbound, this New Mexico Welcome Center offers a visitor center, restrooms, water, and parking for trucks and passenger vehicles. Accessible directly from Interstate 10.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-10 Las Cruces Overlook - Eastbound

Located near mile marker 135 on I-10 in New Mexico, this eastbound rest area offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, and water. It provides convenient access for travelers heading east through the Las Cruces area.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-10 Las Cruces Wayside - Eastbound

Located at Mile Marker 120 on I-10 Eastbound in New Mexico, this Las Cruces wayside rest area offers convenient access for travelers, including truck parking. Always confirm details before visiting.
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-10 Las Cruces Wayside - Westbound

This westbound I-10 rest area near mile marker 111 in New Mexico offers a convenient stop for travelers. It provides essential amenities, including truck parking, with easy access from Interstate 10. Always confirm current conditions before visiting.
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-10 Yucca Rest Area - Eastbound

New Mexico I-10 Yucca Rest Area (Eastbound) near mile marker 54 offers easy eastbound access with parking for trucks and passenger vehicles, water, and restrooms.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-10 Gage Rest Area - Westbound

NM I-10 Gage Rest Area (Westbound) at mile marker 61 offers easy I-10 access with parking for trucks and passenger vehicles, water, restrooms, and picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-10 Lordsburg Welcome Center - Bidirectional

The NM I-10 Lordsburg Welcome Center at mile marker 20 offers bidirectional access on Interstate 10. It provides a visitor center, restrooms, water, and parking for both passenger vehicles and trucks.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Showers
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

Interstate I-25 New Mexico Rest Areas

NM I-25 Thaxton Rest Area - Southbound

The NM I-25 Thaxton Rest Area (Southbound, Mile Marker 435) offers convenient access on Interstate 25 with parking for trucks and passenger vehicles, restrooms, water, covered picnic tables, and vending machines.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 Thaxton Rest Area - Northbound

Located near mile marker 435 on I-25 in New Mexico, this northbound rest area offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, covered picnic tables, and vending machines.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 Fort Union Rest Area - Southbound

Located near mile marker 376 on I-25 in New Mexico, this southbound rest area offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, covered picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 Fort Union Rest Area - Northbound

Located at mile marker 376 on I-25 in New Mexico, this northbound rest area offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, covered picnic tables, and vending machines.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 La Bajada Rest Area - Northbound

Located near mile marker 268 on I-25, this northbound New Mexico rest area offers truck and passenger parking, water, restrooms, covered picnic tables, and vending machines.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 Walking Sands Rest Area - Northbound

This New Mexico I-25 northbound near mile marker 167 offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, covered picnic tables, and vending machines. Accessible directly from I-25 northbound.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 Walking Sands Rest Area - Southbound

Located at mile marker 167 on I-25 Southbound in New Mexico, this rest area offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, covered picnic tables, and vending machines for travelers.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 Fort Craig Rest Area - Southbound

Located at Mile Marker 114 on I-25 Southbound in New Mexico, this rest area offers easy access with parking for cars and trucks, restrooms, water, covered picnic tables, and vending machines. Always confirm details before visiting.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 Fort Craig Rest Area - Northbound

Northbound I-25 Rest Area near mile marker 114 in New Mexico, offering truck and passenger parking, water, restrooms, covered picnic tables, and vending machines. Accessible directly from Interstate 25.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 Fort Selden Rest Area - Northbound

Located at mile marker 23 on I-25 in New Mexico, this northbound rest area offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, covered picnic tables, and vending machines.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-25 Fort Selden Rest Area - Southbound

This southbound New Mexico I-25 rest area near mile marker 23 offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, covered picnic tables, and vending machines.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

Interstate I-40 New Mexico Rest Areas

NM I-40 Glenrio Welcome Center - Westbound

NM I-40 Glenrio Welcome Center offers eastbound access near mile marker 373 on Interstate 40. It provides a visitor center, restrooms, water, and parking for both passenger vehicles and trucks.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-40 Pajarito Rest Area - Eastbound

Located at mile marker 302 on I-40 Westbound in New Mexico, this rest area offers easy access with parking for cars and trucks, restrooms, water, and picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-40 Pajarito Rest Area - Eastbound

Located near mile marker 302 on I-40 Eastbound in New Mexico, this rest area offers easy access for travelers with parking for trucks and passenger vehicles, restrooms, water, and picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-40 Anton Chico Rest Area - Westbound

Located at mile marker 251 on New Mexico I-40 Westbound, this rest area offers convenient access for travelers with parking for trucks and passenger vehicles, restrooms, water, and picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • RV dump
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-40 Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area - Westbound

This westbound I-40 rest area near mile marker 207 in New Mexico offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables. Easily accessible for travelers heading west.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-40 Anton Chico Rest Area - Eastbound

NM I-40 Anton Chico Rest Area (Eastbound) near mile marker 251 offers easy eastbound access, parking for trucks and passenger vehicles, restrooms, water, and picnic tables for travelers along Interstate 40.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-40 Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area - Eastbound

The NM I-40 Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area (eastbound, mile marker 207) offers convenient access on Interstate 40 in New Mexico, providing restrooms, water, picnic tables, and parking for both passenger vehicles and trucks.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-40 Acomita Rest Area - Bidirectional

Located at mile marker 102 on I-40 in New Mexico, this bidirectional rest area offers truck and passenger parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables for travelers.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM I-40 Manuelito Rest Area - Eastbound

NM I-40 Manuelito Rest Area (Eastbound) is located near mile marker 3 on Interstate 40, offering easy eastbound access. Amenities include a visitor center, truck and passenger parking, water, and restrooms.
  • Restroom
  • Vending machine
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US State US-64 New Mexico Rest Areas

NM US64 Sierra Grande Rest Area - Bidirectional

NM US-64 Rest Area at mile marker 392 offers bidirectional access, passenger vehicle parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

NM US64 Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area - Bidirectional

Located near mile marker 242 on NM US-64, this bidirectional rest area offers parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables for travelers.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US State US-82 New Mexico Rest Areas

NM US82 Maljamar Rest Area - Bidirectional

A bidirectional New Mexico rest area near mile marker 143 on US-82, offering passenger vehicle parking, restrooms, water, and picnic tables. Accessible from both directions on the highway.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US State US-84 New Mexico Rest Areas

NM US84 Talus Natural Arch Wayside - Bidirectional

Located along NM US-84, this bidirectional rest area offers passenger-vehicle parking and a picnic table. Easily accessible from both directions, it provides a simple stop for travelers to take a break.
  • Picnic tables
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US State US-180 New Mexico Rest Areas

NM US180 Butterfield Trail Rest Area - Bidirectional

This NM US-180 rest area at Mile Marker 144 offers bidirectional access, passenger-vehicle parking, restrooms, and picnic tables. Conveniently located along New Mexico US-180, it provides essential amenities for travelers.
  • Restroom
  • Water
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Food
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US State US-285 New Mexico Rest Areas

NM US285 Mesa Rest Area - Bidirectional

Located at mile marker 150 on NM US-285, this bidirectional rest area offers passenger vehicle parking, restrooms, and picnic tables. Easily accessible from both directions for a quick, convenient stop.
  • Restroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

US State US-380 New Mexico Rest Areas

NM US380 Waldrop Rest Area - Bidirectional

NM US-380 Rest Area at Mile Marker 196 offers bidirectional access, passenger-vehicle parking, restrooms, and picnic tables. A convenient stop for travelers along New Mexico US-380.
  • Restroom
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area
  • Car parking
  • Truck parking
  • Wheelchair access

Safety Tips for Using New Mexico Rest Areas

  • Park in well-lit areas and use designated truck or RV parking when available.

  • Lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight.

  • Prefer rest stops with active traffic or staffing during late hours.

  • If unsure about a location, move to the next marked rest area on your route.
    (These simple practices improve personal and vehicle safety on long drives.)

Travel Tips for New Mexico Drivers & Visitors

  • Check the map for the closest rest area on your route before exiting.

  • Truck drivers: note truck parking indicators and mile markers to plan compliant breaks.

  • RV travelers: look for RV dump, water, and large-parking indicators before stopping.

  • Keep phone numbers and mile markers handy – many listings include contact numbers and ownership (DOT/turnpike/private).

FAQ

We currently list 34 New Mexico rest areas and welcome centers across major routes including I-10, I-25, I-40, US-64, US-82, US-84, US-180, US-285, and US-380. Each listing includes route, mile marker, direction, and amenity indicators to help you choose your next stop.

Open the interactive map and click the nearest marker; each popup shows the location, mile marker, route, and travel direction so you can decide whether to exit.

Yes - New Mexico provides visitor/welcome centers and interstate rest areas along I-40, I-10 and other major corridors; these centers often offer travel info, restrooms, and parking. Check the map popup for hours and contact info.

Yes - listings include clear amenity indicators for truck parking and RV dump stations. Use those indicators on each listing to plan where to stop for long-vehicle parking or waste disposal.

Most New Mexico rest areas and welcome centers include restrooms; amenity indicators on each listing show restroom availability and note wheelchair accessibility when present.

We maintain regular updates using state DOT and tourism sources; details such as ownership, phone numbers, and recent verifications are included on each listing, but always confirm critical info (hours, closures) directly with the facility before travel.

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