Road Forks Rest Area Eastbound – I-10

On I-10 eastbound near Lordsburg (Welcome Center) in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, Road Forks Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces. The next eastbound stop is Yucca Rest Area – Eastbound, 33 mi ahead by the mile markers.

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Next rest stop on I-10 Eastbound

Yucca Rest Area – Eastbound33 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Mexico · Mile marker 54

Previous eastbound stop: San Simon Rest Area – Eastbound · about 25 mi back (estimated)

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Picnic tables✓ Pet area

Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Drinking water, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.

A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.

About this rest area

Drivers heading east on I-10 near Lordsburg (Welcome Center), New Mexico, can take a break at the Road Forks Rest Area. Closures are announced by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and on 511, worth a look before a long drive.

Location and driving direction

You reach it from the eastbound lanes of I-10, near Lordsburg (Welcome Center) in Hidalgo County. The recorded position is around mile marker 21. It is right by exit 20. Follow the "Rest Area" signs as you approach.

The next eastbound stop is Yucca Rest Area – Eastbound, about 33 miles further along I-10.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 10 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Pet area

These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.

How long can you stay?

New Mexico allows a vehicle to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours within any three-day period. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

32.352485, -108.742815

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Frequently asked questions

Is this rest area on I-10 Eastbound?

Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on Interstate 10 near Lordsburg (Welcome Center).

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.

Can I walk my dog here?

A pet area is listed for this location. Keep pets leashed and follow posted rules.

Where is the next rest stop?

Yucca Rest Area – Eastbound, about 33 miles further along I-10 by the official mile markers.