Pajarito Rest Area Eastbound – I-40

Pajarito Rest Area is a rest area on I-40 eastbound near Cuervo in Guadalupe County, New Mexico. Reported truck parking: 10 spaces.

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Next rest stop on I-40 Eastbound

⚠ Long stretch ahead. We have no eastbound 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 eastbound stop: Anton Chico Rest Area – Eastbound · 51 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

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Reported parking capacity

Truck parking10Reported 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✓ Accessible facilities✓ Drinking water✓ Picnic tables

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

On Interstate 40 eastbound near Cuervo, the Pajarito 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

This is the eastbound facility on I-40, near Cuervo in Guadalupe County. The recorded position is around mile marker 302. Eastbound, you reach it after exit 300; the next exit after the rest area is exit 311. 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 Pajarito Rest Area – Westbound (westbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.

Parking and amenities

Truck parking: 10 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic tables

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. Always follow the limit posted on site. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).

Coordinates

35.069371, -104.238979

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Frequently asked questions

Which side of I-40 is this rest area on?

It serves eastbound traffic on Interstate 40 near Cuervo. The westbound lanes have a separate facility.

Are there restrooms and drinking water?

Yes, both are included in the official amenities listing.