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Ft. Union Rest Area
Ft. Union Rest Area is a rest area on I-25 northbound in New Mexico, at mile 376 near Watrous. Truckers get 8 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. The next stop north is Thaxton Rest Area, about 61 miles on. The nearest large city is Albuquerque, NM, 113 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-25 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 376 |
| Location | Watrous, Mora County, New Mexico Directions (35.8659, -104.8798) |
| Amenities | Nothing confirmed yet. |
| Truck parking | 8 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 northbound
Thaxton Rest Area
about 61 miles · Rest area near Maxwell
Heading southbound
I-25 Rest Area near Las Vegas
about 156 miles · Rest area near Las Vegas
How long can you stay?
Plan for a break of no more than 24 hours; that is the New Mexico limit.
Legal source: NMSA § 67-8-22. New Mexico overview
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ft. Union Rest Area?
On I-25 northbound at mile 376 near Watrous in Mora County, New Mexico. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does Ft. Union Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on I-25.
How far is the next rest stop after Ft. Union Rest Area?
Northbound: Thaxton Rest Area, about 61 miles. Southbound: I-25 Rest Area near Las Vegas, about 156 miles.
Can you sleep at Ft. Union Rest Area?
Plan for a break of no more than 24 hours; that is the New Mexico limit.
Is there truck parking at Ft. Union Rest Area?
8 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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