Fort Selden Rest Area Southbound – I-25

I-25 southbound travelers near Radium Springs in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, can pull in at Fort Selden Rest Area. Reported truck parking: 3 spaces.

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Next rest stop on I-25 Southbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. We have no southbound rest stop on I-25 listed within the next 100 miles or so. Plan a break here, or check the highway signs for service areas ahead.

Previous southbound stop: Fort Craig Rest Area – Southbound · 91 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

Open directions

Reported parking capacity

Truck parking3Reported 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

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

Fort Selden Rest Area is a stop for southbound travelers on I-25 near Radium Springs in New Mexico. 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 I-25, near Radium Springs in Dona Ana County. It is listed near mile marker 23. Driving southbound, the rest area comes after exit 32 and before exit 19. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.

The northbound lanes have their own facility, Fort Selden Rest Area – Northbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.

Parking and amenities

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 3 truck parking spaces.

Facilities reported for this location:

  • Restrooms

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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

32.552600, -106.923400

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-25 is this rest area on?

It serves southbound traffic on Interstate 25 near Radium Springs. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.