Fort Selden Rest Area Northbound – I-25
Fort Selden Rest Area is a rest area on I-25 northbound near Radium Springs in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. Reported truck parking: 4 spaces. The next northbound stop is Fort Craig Rest Area – Northbound, 91 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-25 Northbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 91 miles northbound on I-25. Plan a break here if you need one.
Fort Craig Rest Area – Northbound91 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Mexico · Mile marker 114Location 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, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
On Interstate 25 northbound near Radium Springs, the Fort Selden Rest Area gives travelers in New Mexico a place to stop. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the New Mexico Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
You reach it from the northbound lanes of I-25, near Radium Springs in Dona Ana County. It is listed near mile marker 23. Once you pass exit 19 northbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 32, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
Heading the other way? Use Fort Selden Rest Area – Southbound (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
Further along I-25, Fort Craig Rest Area – Northbound follows after roughly 91 miles.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 4 truck parking spaces.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
Time limits and overnight parking
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
32.550997, -106.921422
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-25 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 25 near Radium Springs. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
What is the next stop on I-25?
Fort Craig Rest Area – Northbound, about 91 miles further along I-25 by the official mile markers.