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Point of Rocks Rest Area
Point of Rocks Rest Area is a rest area on US-56 in New Mexico near Raton. It is about 137 miles (straight line) from Pueblo, CO.
| Highway | US-56 · direction not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Location | Raton, Colfax County, New Mexico Directions (36.3056, -104.1882) |
| Amenities | Not in our sources yet. |
| Truck parking | No count on record |
Sources: amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026); highway matched with Natural Earth road data. Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on US-56
Heading eastbound
No further eastbound stop in our list on US-56.
Heading westbound
US-56 Rest Area near Raton
about 4.3 miles · Rest area near Raton
How long can you stay?
You can stay up to 24 hours here, per New Mexico rules.
Source: NMSA § 67-8-22. New Mexico overview
Rest stops on other highways nearby
- Thaxton Rest Area Rest area3 truck spaces
- Thaxton Rest Area Rest area3 truck spaces
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Point of Rocks Rest Area?
On US-56 near Raton in Colfax County, New Mexico. Use the Directions link for navigation.
How far is the next rest stop after Point of Rocks Rest Area?
Westbound: US-56 Rest Area near Raton, about 4.3 miles.
Can you sleep at Point of Rocks Rest Area?
You can stay up to 24 hours here, per New Mexico rules.
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