Rest Stops NearbyI-25 rest stops in New Mexico
Driving I-25 through New Mexico, you pass 13 rest stops we know of, at 9 locations. That includes 1 welcome center. The longest stretch without a stop is about 128 miles, between Walking Sands Rest Area and I-25 Rest Area near Pecos. Together they have 73 truck parking spaces.
Northbound: Ft. Selden Rest Area to Thaxton Rest Area
| Rest stop | Side | Mile | Near | Restrooms | Truck spaces | From previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Selden Rest Area | NB | 23 | Radium Springs | – | 4 | – |
| Ft. Selden Rest Area | SB | 23 | Radium Springs | – | 3 | < 1 mi |
| Ft. Craig Rest Area | NB | 114 | Magdalena | – | 4 | 91 mi |
| Ft. Craig Rest Area | SB | 114 | Magdalena | – | 11 | < 1 mi |
| Walking Sands Rest Area | NB | 167 | La Joya | Yes | 8 | 53 mi |
| Walking Sands Rest Area | SB | 167 | La Joya | Yes | 8 | < 1 mi |
| I-25 Rest Area near Pecos | – | – | Pecos | – | – | ≈ 128 mi |
| I-25 Rest Area near Las Vegas | – | – | Las Vegas | No | – | ≈ 2.2 mi |
| La Bajada Welcome Center | NB | 269 | Santa Fe | – | 14 | ≈ 49 mi |
| Ft. Union Rest Area | NB | 376 | Watrous | – | 8 | 107 mi |
| Ft. Union Rest Area | SB | 376 | Watrous | – | 7 | ≈ 1.7 mi |
| Thaxton Rest Area | NB | 435 | Maxwell | – | 3 | 59 mi |
| Thaxton Rest Area | SB | 435 | Maxwell | – | 3 | < 1 mi |
Mile = state mile marker where our sources give one. Distances use mile markers when both stops have one, otherwise the straight-line distance plus 15 % (marked ≈). "–" means we have no data.
Driving southbound
Southbound drivers meet the same list from the other end, beginning at Thaxton Rest Area. Stops marked NB in the table are on the other side of the road; use the ones marked SB or Both.
- Thaxton Rest Area · mile 435
- Ft. Union Rest Area · mile 376
- I-25 Rest Area near Las Vegas · direction not confirmed
- I-25 Rest Area near Pecos · direction not confirmed
- Walking Sands Rest Area · mile 167
- Ft. Craig Rest Area · mile 114
- Ft. Selden Rest Area · mile 23
Can you sleep at rest stops in New Mexico?
Time limit: 24 hours
Stays are limited to 24 hours within any 3-day period.
Source: NMSA § 67-8-22, checked October 2026. Posted signs at each site can be stricter, and this is not legal advice.
I-25 beyond New Mexico
Northbound, it continues in Colorado. All I-25 rest stops · All rest areas in New Mexico
Frequently asked questions
How many rest stops are on I-25 in New Mexico?
13 rest stops in our list: 8 reachable northbound and 7 southbound (counting stops whose direction we could not confirm for both).
What is the longest stretch without a rest stop on I-25 in New Mexico?
About 128 miles, between Walking Sands Rest Area near La Joya and I-25 Rest Area near Pecos near Pecos.
Is there a welcome center on I-25 in New Mexico?
Yes: La Bajada Welcome Center (northbound).
Which I-25 rest stops in New Mexico have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped at 2 of the 13 stops, for example Walking Sands Rest Area and Walking Sands Rest Area. For the others we have no confirmed data.
Can you sleep at I-25 rest stops in New Mexico?
Stays are limited to 24 hours within any 3-day period. (NMSA § 67-8-22)