El Moro Rest Area Southbound – I-25

On I-25 southbound near Trinidad in Las Animas County, Colorado, El Moro Rest Area offers a place to stop. Reported truck parking: 20 spaces, plus 40 car spaces.

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Current operating status not verified — Location data comes from an inventory record. Confirm with the responsible transportation agency before travel.

Next rest stop on I-25 Southbound

No further southbound rest stop on I-25 is listed in our directory yet.

Previous southbound stop: Pinon Rest Area Souhtbound – Southbound · 93 mi back by the mile markers

Location map

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

Open directions

Reported parking capacity

Car parking40Reported spaces
Truck parking20Reported 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✓ Visitor information

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

Drivers heading south on I-25 near Trinidad, Colorado, can take a break at the El Moro Rest Area. Whether it is open right now has not been confirmed. Check the Colorado Department of Transportation again before stopping: operating conditions can change.

Location and driving direction

This is the southbound facility on I-25, near Trinidad in Las Animas County. The recorded position is around mile marker 18.

Parking and amenities

There are 40 car spaces and 20 truck spaces according to the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law).

According to the available records, you will find:

  • Restrooms
  • Accessible facilities
  • Visitor information

Space counts describe reported capacity, not live parking availability. Individual facilities can be closed temporarily.

Map and coordinates

Recorded coordinates: 37.225713, -104.494954. Use them as a reference only; follow the posted signs to the entrance.

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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 Trinidad.

Can trucks park here?

The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 20 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.

Are there restrooms?

Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.