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Ft. Craig Rest Area
Ft. Craig Rest Area is a rest area on I-25 southbound in New Mexico, at mile 114 near Magdalena. A federal truck parking survey counted 11 spaces for big rigs here. OpenStreetMap lists drinking water and picnic tables. Heading south, the next one is Ft. Selden Rest Area in roughly 91 miles. The nearest large city is Las Cruces, NM, 93 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-25 · Southbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 114 |
| Location | Magdalena, Socorro County, New Mexico Directions (33.6226, -107.1383) |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 11 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | New Mexico Department of Transportation |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-25
Heading southbound
Ft. Selden Rest Area
about 91 miles · Rest area near Radium Springs
Heading northbound
Walking Sands Rest Area
53 miles · Rest area near La Joya
Other side of the highway: Ft. Craig Rest Area (Northbound).
Can you sleep here?
New Mexico limits stays at rest areas to 24 hours.
Based on NMSA § 67-8-22. More on New Mexico rules
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ft. Craig Rest Area?
On I-25 southbound at mile 114 near Magdalena in Socorro County, New Mexico. Use the Directions link for navigation.
Which direction does Ft. Craig Rest Area serve?
Southbound 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?
Southbound: Ft. Selden Rest Area, about 91 miles. Northbound: Walking Sands Rest Area, 53 miles.
Can you sleep at Ft. Craig Rest Area?
New Mexico limits stays at rest areas to 24 hours.
Is there truck parking at Ft. Craig Rest Area?
11 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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