Fort Union Rest Area Southbound – I-25
On I-25 southbound near Watrous in Mora County, New Mexico, Fort Union Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 7 spaces, plus 8 car spaces. The next southbound stop is Walking Sands Rest Area – Southbound, 209 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-25 Southbound
⚠ Long stretch ahead. No other rest stop listed for the next 209 miles southbound on I-25. Plan a break here if you need one.
Walking Sands Rest Area – Southbound209 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Mexico · Mile marker 167Previous southbound stop: Thaxton Rest Area – Southbound · 59 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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Accessible facilities, Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Vending machines, Public phone, RV dump station, EV charging.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this rest area
Drivers heading south on I-25 near Watrous, New Mexico, can take a break at the Fort Union Rest Area. 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 southbound facility on I-25, near Watrous in Mora County. It is listed near mile marker 376. Once you pass exit 387 southbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 366, you have passed it. 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 Union Rest Area – Northbound; make sure the entrance matches your direction of travel.
The next southbound stop is Walking Sands Rest Area – Southbound, about 209 miles further along I-25.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 8 automobile parking spaces and 7 truck parking spaces for this direction.
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Family restroom
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces.
How long can you stay?
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
35.877729, -104.858481
Frequently asked questions
Is this rest area on I-25 Southbound?
Yes. The federal truck parking inventory record identifies it as the southbound facility on Interstate 25 near Watrous. The northbound lanes have a separate facility.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.
Where is the next rest stop?
Walking Sands Rest Area – Southbound, about 209 miles further along I-25 by the official mile markers.