Waldrop Rest Area Eastbound – US-380
Looking for a break on US-380 eastbound near Roswell in Chaves County, New Mexico? Waldrop Rest Area is along the way. Reported truck parking: 4 spaces, plus 16 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
Not available: Drinking water.
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging, Wi-Fi, Playground.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
The Waldrop Rest Area serves eastbound traffic on U.S. Route 380 near Roswell, New Mexico. 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 eastbound lanes of US-380, near Roswell in Chaves County. It is listed near mile marker 196.
Parking and amenities
There are 16 car spaces and 4 truck spaces according to the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law).
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Accessible facilities
- Picnic tables
Listed as not available: drinking water.
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
Opening hours
The rest area is listed as accessible 24 hours a day (OpenStreetMap).
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
33.417965, -103.814675
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on US-380 Eastbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the eastbound facility on U.S. Route 380 near Roswell.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
Can I stop here at night?
Yes, it is listed as accessible 24 hours a day by OpenStreetMap.