Butterfield Trail Rest Area Southbound – US-180
Butterfield Trail Rest Area is a rest area on US-180 southbound near Deming in Luna County, New Mexico. Reported truck parking: 4 spaces, plus 10 car spaces.
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On U.S. Route 180 southbound near Deming, the Butterfield Trail Rest Area gives travelers in New Mexico a place to stop. 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 southbound lanes of US-180, near Deming in Luna County. The recorded position is around mile marker 145.
Parking and amenities
Reported capacity: 10 spaces for cars and 4 for trucks (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
According to the available records, you will find:
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
Parking rules
New Mexico allows a vehicle to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours within any three-day period. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
32.495574, -107.978868
Frequently asked questions
Which side of US-180 is this rest area on?
It serves southbound traffic on U.S. Route 180 near Deming.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.