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Ft. Craig Rest Area
You will find Ft. Craig Rest Area on I-25 (northbound) by Magdalena, New Mexico, around mile marker 114. It has 4 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Mapped amenities include picnic tables. Heading north, the next one is Walking Sands Rest Area in roughly 53 miles. Las Cruces, NM is the closest big city, about 93 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-25 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 114 |
| Location | Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico Directions (33.6214, -107.1374) |
| Amenities | Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 4 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | New Mexico Department of Transportation |
Sources: the federal Jason's Law truck parking survey (2019); map data from OpenStreetMap. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-25
Heading northbound
Walking Sands Rest Area
about 53 miles · Rest area near La Joya
Heading southbound
Ft. Selden Rest Area
91 miles · Rest area near Radium Springs
Other side of the highway: Ft. Craig Rest Area (Southbound).
Overnight parking
Plan for a break of no more than 24 hours; that is the New Mexico limit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ft. Craig Rest Area?
On I-25 northbound at mile 114 near Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico. Follow the highway signs; the Directions link helps if you come from a side road.
Which direction does Ft. Craig Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on I-25. Traffic the other way uses Ft. Craig Rest Area.
How far is the next rest stop after Ft. Craig Rest Area?
Northbound: Walking Sands Rest Area, about 53 miles. Southbound: Ft. Selden Rest Area, 91 miles.
Can you sleep at Ft. Craig Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 24 hours; that is the New Mexico limit.
Is there truck parking at Ft. Craig Rest Area?
Yes, there are 4 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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