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Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area
You will find Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area on I-40 (eastbound) by Moriarty, New Mexico, around mile marker 207. It has 10 truck parking spaces, according to the FHWA truck parking survey. Mapped amenities include restrooms, accessible restrooms and picnic tables. After this, eastbound drivers reach I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty about 14 miles later. Albuquerque, NM is the closest big city, about 46 miles away as the crow flies.
| Highway | I-40 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 207 |
| Location | Moriarty, Torrance County, New Mexico Directions (35.0061, -105.8443) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 10 spaces (FHWA survey) |
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-40
Heading eastbound
I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty
about 14 miles · Rest area near Moriarty
Heading westbound
Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Moriarty
Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 701 mi
Other side of the highway: Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area (Westbound).
Overnight parking
The time limit at New Mexico rest areas is 24 hours.
Based on NMSA § 67-8-22. More on New Mexico rules
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- US-60 Rest Area near Estancia Rest area
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area?
On I-40 eastbound at mile 207 near Moriarty in Torrance County, New Mexico. Tap Directions to route there.
Which direction does Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-40. Traffic the other way uses Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area.
Does Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here, including accessible ones.
How far is the next rest stop after Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area?
Eastbound: I-40 Rest Area near Moriarty, about 14 miles. Westbound: Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area?
The time limit at New Mexico rest areas is 24 hours.
Is there truck parking at Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area?
Yes, there are 10 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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