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Mesa Rest Area
Mesa Rest Area is a rest area on US-285 northbound in New Mexico, at mile 150 near Roswell. Truckers get 5 dedicated spaces, per FHWA data. Mapped amenities include restrooms and accessible restrooms. The next stop north is US-285 Vaughn Picnic Area Rest Area, about 68 miles on. The nearest large city is Albuquerque, NM, 138 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | US-285 · Northbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 150 |
| Location | Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico Directions (33.9531, -104.6411) |
| Amenities | Restrooms, Accessible restrooms |
| Truck parking | 5 spaces (FHWA survey) |
| Operator | New Mexico Department of Transportation |
Sources: U.S. DOT truck parking data (FHWA, 2019); OpenStreetMap for amenities. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on US-285
Heading northbound
US-285 Vaughn Picnic Area Rest Area
about 68 miles · Rest area near Santa Rosa
Heading southbound
No further southbound stop in our list on US-285.
Overnight parking
New Mexico limits stays at rest areas to 24 hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mesa Rest Area?
On US-285 northbound at mile 150 near Roswell in Chaves County, New Mexico. Coordinates are in the table above.
Which direction does Mesa Rest Area serve?
Northbound traffic on US-285.
Does Mesa Rest Area have restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are mapped here, including accessible ones.
How far is the next rest stop after Mesa Rest Area?
Northbound: US-285 Vaughn Picnic Area Rest Area, about 68 miles.
Can you sleep at Mesa Rest Area?
New Mexico limits stays at rest areas to 24 hours.
Is there truck parking at Mesa Rest Area?
Yes, there are 5 truck parking spaces (FHWA count).
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