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Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area
Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area sits on I-40 near Moriarty in Torrance County (mile 207), westbound. Truckers get 12 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. OpenStreetMap lists restrooms and picnic tables. The next stop west is I-40 Rest Area near Houck, about 209 miles on. The nearest large city is Albuquerque, NM, 45 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-40 · Westbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 207 |
| Location | Moriarty, Torrance County, New Mexico Directions (35.0046, -105.8512) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Picnic tables |
| Truck parking | 12 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | New Mexico DOT |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-40
Heading westbound
I-40 Rest Area near Houck
about 209 miles · Rest area in Arizona
Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 701 mi
Heading eastbound
Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area
about < 1 miles · Rest area near Moriarty
Other side of the highway: Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area (Eastbound).
Can you sleep here?
You can stay up to 24 hours here, per New Mexico rules.
Based on NMSA § 67-8-22. All New Mexico rest area 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 westbound at mile 207 near Moriarty in Torrance County, New Mexico. Exact coordinates and a route link are in the details table.
Which direction does Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area serve?
Westbound 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.
How far is the next rest stop after Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area?
Westbound: I-40 Rest Area near Houck, about 209 miles. Eastbound: Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area, about < 1 miles.
Can you sleep at Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area?
You can stay up to 24 hours here, per New Mexico rules.
Is there truck parking at Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area?
12 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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