Hooksett Welcome Center South Southbound – I-93

I-93 southbound travelers near Hooksett in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, can pull in at Hooksett Welcome Center South. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces.

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Next rest stop on I-93 Southbound

We have no southbound rest stop on I-93 listed within the next 75 miles. Check the highway signs for service areas ahead.

Previous southbound stop: Sanbornton Rest Area – Southbound · 30 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking12Reported spaces

Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.

Facilities and amenities

✓ Restrooms✓ Family restroom✓ Drinking water✓ Vending machines✓ EV charging✓ Visitor information

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Accessible facilities, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this welcome center

Hooksett Welcome Center South is a stop for southbound travelers on I-93 near Hooksett in New Hampshire. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the New Hampshire Department of Transportation shows any closure.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the southbound lanes of I-93, near Hooksett in Merrimack County. It is listed near mile marker 31. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 12S and before exit 11. You do not take an exit to get there: the welcome center has its own ramp, signed "Welcome Center" in advance.

Heading the other way? Use Hooksett Welcome Center North – Northbound (northbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms
  • Family restroom
  • Drinking water
  • Vending machines
  • EV charging
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Availability of individual amenities can change.

Parking rules

New Hampshire sets no hour limit. State law bars pitching a tent, erecting a camping device or sleeping on the ground on public property or right-of-way without permission; it does not address sleeping inside a vehicle. Signs posted at the welcome center take precedence. Source: RSA 236:58 (checked November 2026).

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 43.108800, -71.476964. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-93 is this welcome center on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 93 near Hooksett. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

How many truck spaces are there?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 12 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Can I get drinking water and use the restroom?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.

How long can I park here?

New Hampshire sets no hour limit. State law bars pitching a tent, erecting a camping device or sleeping on the ground on public property or right-of-way without permission; it does not address sleeping inside a vehicle. Posted signs on site apply.