Maljamar Rest Area Southbound – US-82
Looking for a break on US-82 southbound near Maljamar in Lea County, New Mexico? Maljamar Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 2 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
Facilities have not been individually confirmed in the available structured record.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Restrooms, Family restroom, Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Maljamar Rest Area serves southbound traffic on U.S. Route 82 near Maljamar, 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 US-82, near Maljamar in Lea County. The recorded position is around mile marker 143.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 2 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
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. Signs posted at the rest area take precedence. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
32.856950, -103.793297
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on US-82 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on U.S. Route 82 near Maljamar.