Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area Westbound – I-40
Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 westbound near Moriarty in Torrance County, New Mexico. Reported truck parking: 12 spaces.
Next rest stop on I-40 Westbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. We have no westbound rest stop on I-40 listed within the next 100 miles or so. Plan a break here, or check the highway signs for service areas ahead.
Previous westbound stop: Anton Chico Rest Area – Westbound · 44 mi back by the mile markers
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
On Interstate 40 westbound near Moriarty, the Rattlesnake Draw 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 westbound lanes of I-40, near Moriarty in Torrance County. The recorded position is around mile marker 207. Driving westbound, the rest area comes after exit 208 and before exit 203. You do not take an exit to get there: the rest area has its own ramp, signed "Rest Area" in advance.
The eastbound lanes have their own facility, Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area – Eastbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 12 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
35.004638, -105.851212
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?
It serves westbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Moriarty. The eastbound lanes have a separate facility.