Sierra Grande Rest Area Northbound – US-64
Sierra Grande Rest Area is a rest area on US-64 northbound near Des Moines in Union County, New Mexico. Reported truck parking: 26 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
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Family restroom, 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
On U.S. Route 64 northbound near Des Moines, the Sierra Grande Rest Area gives travelers in New Mexico a place to stop. 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 northbound lanes of US-64, near Des Moines in Union County. It is listed near mile marker 392.
Parking and amenities
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 26 truck parking spaces.
Facilities reported for this location:
- Restrooms
- Accessible facilities
Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability.
Parking rules
New Mexico allows a vehicle to stay at a rest area for up to 24 hours within any three-day period. Posted signs at this rest area can set a different limit. Source: NMSA 67-8-22 (checked November 2026).
Coordinates
36.683728, -103.786735
Frequently asked questions
Which side of US-64 is this rest area on?
It serves northbound traffic on U.S. Route 64 near Des Moines.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing.